Evacuation of York Town March 1782. Entire dated "New York March 23d 1782", and written by Capt. John Ritchie of the Providence, however the content states "We are now laying off York Town expecting to take troops on board every day." Taken by a naval packet to Falmouth where the letter was charged "2/-" double packet letter rate. Addressed to Newcastle Upon Tyne and re-rated "2N8" at London on April 26th adding 2 x 4d. double rate to Newcastle. Atlantic transit of 43 days, Very Fine. Estimate  $1,000 - 1,500. $0 (Image)