(Cadiz, Spain to New London Conn. via New Bedford Mass., 1814) Routed Around the Blockade. Folded letter datelined at Cadiz on Jan. 22, 1814, carried by Swedish brig Fortuna, departing Jan. 22, around the New York blockade to New Bedford Mass., arrived Mar. 21 and posted two days later with bold strike of red “New Bedford Ms. Mar. 23” circular datestamp, “SHIP” straightline and “14-1/2c" cents due in New London (12-1/2c plus 2c ship fee), Very Fine cover sent via non-blockaded New Bedford (one month before blockade initiated there) to blockaded New London, ex Walske

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