Lot 179
1777 (Mar. 3) Dartmouth England to Philadelphia Pa. via Providence, datelined folded letter carried by private ship to Providence, entering the Congressional post with manuscript "Prov" postmark and matching "4" rating to signer Robert Morris, Very Fine, the 4 dwt (1 shilling) rate for 300-400 miles.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
THE LISTING AND ONLY REPORTED EXAMPLE OF THE POSTMARK.
The letter reads in part: "The Business of Privateering has been attended with its bad as well as good Consequences but I hope that the Misconduct or Villany of two or three individuals will not interrupt that Harmony that has hithero subsisted between the Sister States. I have heard that the Privateers in the State of Rhode Island have determined should they fall in with a Prize in Company with those from this state that they will, if strong enough, carry the Prize into their state."
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| Realized $2,700 |
