Lot 229
1782 (Aug. 15) New Shoreham R.I. to Warrick R.I. via Little Rest, datelined folded letter bearing manuscript "Little Rest 15th Augst 1782 / to East Greenich / T Potter Jr" postmark with matching "dwt 1:16-" rating; some toning and file folds, Fine, rated 1 dwt 16 gr (5 pence).
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
THE ONLY RECORDED POSTMARK FROM THE LITTLE REST R.I. POST OFFICE THAT WAS IN EXISTENCE FOR ABOUT ONE YEAR.
The Little Rest post office is listed as being open by July 1782 and discontinued by July 1783. The only postmaster during its period of existence was Thomas Potter Jr. Little Rest is now part of Kingston, Rhode Island located in Washington County.
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| Realized $5,250 |
