Lot 98
1771 (Feb. 27) Philadelphia Pa. to Lancaster Pa., datelined folded letter bearing red "PHILA / DELPHIA" handstamp and magenta "28 FE" Bishop mark on flap, red manuscript "2" rating, Lancaster magenta "/10", Very Fine and choice, the 2 dwt (6 pence) rate for under 60-100 miles, charged 10d in local currency for postage.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
Provenance: Carson
Jasper Yeates was a Philadelphia jurist later appointed by President Washington as a commissioner to confer with western Pennsylvania residents during the Whiskey Rebellion.
Will Mitchell's letter, regarding legal matters, ends on a rather personal note: "Do you think you could recommend a Tolerably handsome Dutch lass with some money to a Young Irish Friend of yours. Finally began to think of Matrimony seriously".
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| Realized $1,300 |
