Lot 3
1782 (Dec. 10) Charleston, S.C. to Newcastle, England, datelined folded letter from Captain John Ritchie of convoy supply ship Providence to its owner, London "22/IA" Bishop mark and various manuscript ratings including "4" updated to "8", partial "Dartmouth" straightline on flap; some edgewear, still a Very Fine usage.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
A RARE USAGE FROM CHARLESTON DURING THE LAST WEEK OF OCCUPATION.
Siskin reported there were only three recorded usages from occupied Charleston during occupation. Long letter about ship repairs and problems getting supplies and provisions, "We sailed from Kingston, Jamaica arriving here on 1 Oct with much worm damage…Everything in this country is two prices (double). Going together to New York with Cap't Logan of the 'Kingston'…".
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