(New York to Northumberland, England, via Falmouth-New York Packet, 1781) American Blockade Run Letter. Folded letter datelined “New York 16th of Augt. 1781” and addressed to Newcastle Upon Tine, Northumberland, England, clear “26/SE” (Sep. 26) Bishop’s receiving mark, manuscript “1N” packet rate crossed out and re-rated “1N4” with inland postage added, letter to owner of the ship Providence from Capt. John Ritchie, slight wear, Fine, written just two months before Burgoyne’s surrender at Yorktown, also accompanied by second letter dated May 27, 1782

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