Lot 217
1781 (Feb. 24) Lyon France to Baltimore Md., forwarded to Philadelphia, datelined folded letter carried by French packet to New York, entered post and rated "10" from New York to Baltimore, forwarded to Philadelphia with manuscript "Bal" postmark and "Ford 8" rating totaled to "18", docketed received "le 12 Octobre 1782", soiling, Fine, rated 10 pence (3 dwt 8 grains) for 200-300 miles from New York to Baltimore and 8 pence (2 dwt 16 grains) forwarding 100-200 miles to Philadelphia.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
DELAYED FOR OVER 1½ YEARS DUE TO THE BRITISH NAVAL PRESENCE OFF THE MID-ATLANTIC COAST.
French ships at this time, when they were unable to approach America due to the British vessels, would often sail to the Caribbean and off-load onto one of the islands such as Martinique, planning to return later for the cargo and deliver it to America.
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| Realized $4,500 |
