Lot 196
1778 (Jul. 30) Bladensburg Md. to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter addressed to Robert Morris bearing manuscript "Bladensburgh" postmark with matching "July 30 1778" and "Free", Very Fine and choice.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
A GEM COVER AND THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS POSTMARK.
The free franking on this letter was valid because it was addressed to a member of the Continental Congress, signer Robert Morris.
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