Newport. Bold brown straight line postmark on 1788 folded letter to New York, manuscript "Sh 4 & 21" rates, "pr Brig Washington, Capt. Lardner via Richards Island" endorsement at lower left, letter datelined from Cayenne (French Guiana); toning along file folds, F.-V.F., a very scarce Confederation period usage. Estimate  $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

Newport. Brown straight line postmark on 1792 folded letter sheet to New York, manuscript "Paid 2.16" dwt/gr rate, Very Fine, ex-Jordan. Estimate  $200 - 300. $0 (Image)