Lot 174
1779 (Nov. 4) Philadelphia Pa. to St. Eustatia, West Indies, datelined folded letter carried via private ship through the blockade, no postal markings, Very Fine.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE INBOUND BLOCKADE COVER.
St. Eustatia was a major source of gunpowder and supplies for the Continental Army. The British maintained a blockage of the island from 1776 until 1781.
The letter mentions that the West Indies Islands will have continue with their dependence upon Europe for supplies, at least until the British decide to evacuate the American Colonies.
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