Lot 83
1768 (May 2) Boston, Ms. to New Haven Ct. via Hartford, datelined folded letter apparently hand carried to Hartford where forwarded via the post, manuscript "Hartford" and matching "pd 2.16" rating, carrier endorsement "postmaster is desired to give this to Mr Ingersoll when the post arrives", Very Fine, prepaid double the 1 dwt 8 grains (4 pence) rate for distances up to 60 miles.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
AN EARLY EXAMPLE OF A CARRIER ENDORSEMENT.
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