Lot 214
1780 (Dec. 19) Philadelphia Pa. to Baltimore Md., datelined folded letter (ALS) written by Robert Morris, signer of the Declaration of Independence, bearing manuscript "320" rating, Very Fine, rated in local currency at the 106 dwt 16gr (320 pence) rate for 100-200 miles (40 times the 1775 rate of 2 dwt 16 gr) from Philadelphia to Baltimore.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
The ALS from Morris is business in nature but notes, "Your letter of the 15th Inst. was left at the Coffee House & there picked up by an acquaintance…Pour Mons. Rouge is returned here after being taken by the Enemy he wants more money from me…".
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| Realized $7,250 |
