Lot 1522
1801 (Jan. 5) Marietta, N.W.T. to Charlestown, Va., datelined folded letter bearing manuscript "Marietta 5 Jany." postmark and "17" rating for 150-300 miles, endorsed "per Post", carried on the newly approved postal route from Washington Pa. to Charleston Va.; some staining affects postmark, Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
Congress approved a postal route on April 23, 1800 from Washington Pa. via Charlestown Va. to Wheeling Va.
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