(Charleston S.C. to Glasgow, Scotland, via Dover, 1782) American Blockade Run Letter. Folded letter datelined in Charleston on June 17, 1782, endorsed “Pr the Fame Capt. Morgan” and carried by the 8-gun British Letter of Marque Fame on June 17, arriving in convoy at Deal with clear strike of “DEAL/SHIP LRE” two-line handstamp, re-rated 6p due for 1p ship plus 5p inland, “5/AV” (Aug. 5) London Bishop’s mark, red “AU/9” (Aug. 9) Bishop’s receiving mark on back, Very Fine cover from Charleston carried through the reverse American blockade by a merchant ship with a letter of marque, such ships were allowed to capture enemy prizes while on voyage, ex Walske

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