Occupation of Staten Island, October 1779. Entire dated "Staten Island Octr. ye 30th 1779" from Captain Thomas Gibson and written to catch the Falmouth Packet which left New York on the following day. Written during the seven year occupation of the island by British forces. Rated at Falmouth 1/- ("1N") packet rate arriving London December 22nd. Addressed to Harwich, the General Post Office up rated the charge to 1/3d. ("1N3") with the "In all" handstamp. Atlantic transit of 38 days, some slight edge wear, F.-V.F., a wonderful rarity. Estimate  $1,500 - 2,000. $0 (Image)