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Lot 187



1778 (Jan. 30) Albany N.Y. local use, folded letter with "Albany Goal" (Jail) dateline and addressed to George Clinton Governor of New York, manuscript "11d" rating, Fine, the letter was charged 11 pence in local currency, equivalent to the 2 dwt (6 pence) rate for up to 100 miles.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500

The letter is from an imprisoned Tory to the Governor requesting to be included in a prisoner of war exchange.


 
Realized $1,900



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