Sale 299


 
Lot 1102



1797 (Nov. 10) Newport R.I. to New Haven Ct., datelined folded letter of personal nature bearing manuscript "Newport 15. Nov." postmark and matching "Free" rating; lightly toned, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300

Mail to and from postmasters was free. This letter represents a misuse of this postmaster's franking privilege. This is a personal letter from a woman in Rhode Island to her friend, the sister of the postmaster of New Haven.


 
Realized $140



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