Lot 242
1785 (Sep. 4) Hingham Ms. to Alexandria Va. via Boston, datelined folded letter carried by private ship to Boston, entered the post with "BOSTON" straightline postmark and "26 / SE" Franklin mark, manuscript "10.16" and "3/8" ratings, Very Fine, double the published 5 dwt 8 gr rate for 500-600 miles from Boston to Alexandria, charged 3 shillings 8 pence in local currency.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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| Realized $800 |
