Lot 310
1795 (Mar. 18) Detroit, British North America to Hants, England, datelined folded letter bearing "HALIFAX / SHIP LRE / JUN 18 / 95" four-line handstamp, manuscript "1/1" rating, Very Fine.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
This letter traveled by Indian courier to Fort Niagara, then by ship up the St. Lawrence River to Halifax. From Halifax it went by packet to England.
The letter, from an army officer, indicates the British will soon be leaving Detroit and notes "Our Winter Express also brought me a letter from Mr. Finnell dated 31st. Octr…the Communication is not yet open, which prevents my writing to Mr. White the Attorney General of the Upper Province who resides at Niagara…Report says Niagara will be our destination the remainder of this year…This takes it conveyance with one of our tawny friends, an Indian who is going across the Country but as he bears a tolerable good character, think it has a chance of reaching you."
Despite the Treaty of Paris passing Michigan to American control, Detroit and Fort Mackinac did not surrender until January 1796.
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