Lot 211
1780 (Apr. 8) Boston Mass. to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter (ALS) from Jeremiah Powell with "State of Massachusetts, Bay Council Chamber" dateline, endorsed "On Public Service", manuscript "240" rating that was updated to "480", docketed "£10 - received…"; soiled file fold, Fine, rated in local currency at the 80 dwt (240 pence) rate for 300-400 miles (20 times the 4dwt 1775 rate) from Boston to Philadelphia, re-rated upon receipt to double the 240 pence rate (480 pence) due to the enclosed currency and report.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
AN EXTRAORDINARILY HIGH INFLATION RATE COVER.
During the Revolutionary period, Jeremiah Powell served as one of the Council Presidents of Massachusetts on several occassions from June 24, 1776 to October 25, 1780. There were no elected governors in Massachusetts during the Revolutionary period.
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| Realized $6,500 |
