Lot 197
1778 (Oct. 20) to Hillsborough N.C. via Edenton Military Forwarder, folded cover from Gen. George Rogers Clark addressed in his hand to General Sumter's Chief of Staff, bearing "11.8" and "6/." ratings, carried by post office to Edenton where taken out of the mails with forwarders endorsement "Edenton Octr. 20th 1778 taken out of Post Office forwarded…Achibd Corrie"; light toning, Fine, rated 11 dwt 8 gr (34 pence), charged 6 shillings in local currency.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE WAR TIME USAGE FROM GENERAL GEORGE ROGERS CLARK.
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| Realized $2,600 |
