Massachusetts. United States - postal history

Massachusetts -- Gloucester (Sandy Bay) lot of 23 stampless folded letters to family of Dr. John Manning Dr. John Manning, of Ipswich, joined the American army at the age of 17 as surgeon's mate. Afterwards he practiced in Chester, N. H., and then moved to Gloucester Harbor about 1786. In 1798, he moved to Sandy Bay. He added commerce and agriculture to his resume; but the ample estate he acquired came principally from his distinguished medical practice. He was an ardent Federalist, and was frequently elected a representative by his party. The letters are primarily to Dr. Manning from Hiram Hayes, his property manager. They are long and extremely detailed regarding the activities at the farm including crop yields, stealing sand from the shore to the farm to build up areas, potential for new forms of income from the land. A letter from Aaron Cogswell says that Hayes has approached him about purchasing a pasture and he is willing to sell. There are also letters to Elizabeth Manning. Those are from relatives and contain interesting passages about travel and meeting young men. The value is in the great historic content regarding this prominent citizen of Sandy Bay. Most postmarks are very light, partial or faded out but are from Gloucester, Salem and Ipswich. (Image1)

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Massachusetts. United States - postal history

Massachusetts -- Mansfield 1791 letter via ship captain to Hull Sandwich Jonathan Nichols owes a debt to Mr. Joseph and planned to send the money with this missive via Captain Swift. However, he invested the funds in horses to sell in the French Islands. The sale has been delayed because "difficulty that has arose within the Negrous has put a stop at present to all exportation". He asks forgiveness and enclosed $4 interest (no longer in the letter). Letter in very good condition. No postal markings as letter was delivered "Favored Per Capt. Swift". (Image1)

Est. 0

Massachusetts. United States - postal history

Massachusetts -- Taunton 1848 stampless folded letter to Providence Rhode Island One of the sharpest postmarks you will ever see on a stampless cover. (Image1)

Est. 15

Massachusetts. Massachusetts. United States - postal history

Massachusetts -- Scott #9 on 1860 Boston folded letter Classy folded letter (no content) with nice Boston #659 red cancel and black PAID killer. (Image1)

Cat Value. 115

Massachusetts. Massachusetts. United States - postal history

Massachusetts -- 3ct banknote on Harvard cover - see contents Common stamp on cover. However, contents is four-page poem "The Old Bass Viol". No additional note. (Image1)

Est. 25