Lot 219
1781 (Apr. 6) Plymouth Ms. to Norwich Ct., folded letter bearing free frank "Free Eben Hazard" of Ebenezer Hazard, Surveyor of Posts and later Postmaster General, address leaf separated and reinforced, internal paper loss replaced, Very Fine appearing.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
IMPORTANT LETTER REGARDING CLARIFICATION OF POSTAL RATES.
This ALS provides detailed directions to the new postmaster of Norwich, Connecticut. In the letter he states: "…they are now to be doubled; your best way will be to charge the same in Dwts & Grs as formerly (by this I mean as in the Table of Rates) but instead of taking 3d Sterling per Dwt as the Tables direct, take 6d Ster'g or 8d lawfull. This you are to observe will be so much in Specie, but you may receive other money equivalent, only remember to keep your accounts in Specie".
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