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Lot 176



1777 (c.) Fredericksburgh Va. to Philadelphia Pa., folded cover bearing manuscript "Fedbg" postmark and matching "3.8" rating, Philadelphia manuscript "1/5", minor edge toning, Fine, the 3 dwt 8 grains rate for 200-300 miles, rated 1 shilling 5 pence in local currency (17d postage and does not include the carrier fee).
Estimate 750 - 1,000

The cover was addressed to Brigadier General William Woodford commanding the 1st Virginia Brigade, charged with protecting the Congress during the Spring of 1777.


 
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