Lot 289
1791 (Jun. 16) Susquehanna Md. to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter with "Susquehanna" dateline and bearing manuscript "1.8" rating, Philadelphia manuscript "3/11", light toning, Very Fine, rated 1 dwt 8 grains for 60-100 miles, mistakenly overcharged 9.8 dwt or 3 shillings 11 pence (47d postage) in local currency.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
THE ONLY RECORDED LETTER FROM SUSQUEHANNA, WHICH SHORTLY THEREAFTER CHANGED ITS NAME TO PERRYVILLE.
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