Lot 2001
1769 (c.) Montreal, Canada to Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A., folded cover addressed to "Monsieur Martin Durocher, Dit frape j Vermont, Au Detroie", wax seal stain and soiling, Fine.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
A RARE USAGE TO BRITISH-OCCUPIED DETROIT.
At this time Detroit was a British possession and there was no postal route or rate beyond Montreal. The letter was carried by favor or military courier.
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