(Maryland) (New Town Md., 1768) "New Town 2". Red manuscript postmark and 2dwt rating on folded cover to John Reynell in Philadelphia, manuscript "1/-" due in local currency (2dwt=6p x 1.67 inflation factor=10p plus 2p carrier fee, or 1 shilling), inside receipt docketing "From James Holliday, Received 3 mon 2nd 1768"; toned file fold, tear at top, otherwise Fine.
ASCC $2,000; Estimate $500 - 750. ASCC $2,000
Est. $500-750 (Image)

ASCC $2,000
Est. $500-750

(Massachusetts) Boston. Partial red strike with matching "16 IA" Franklin mark and manuscript "3/4" rating on 1775 folded letter from Loyalist Joseph Goldthwait (Barrack Master and veteran of Louisberg) to Capt. Samuel White at Marblehead Mass. requesting straw for troops' bedding, manuscript "1.8 -" local currency rating, Very Fine, ex-O'Connor, with 2016 P.F. certificate.
ASCC $500; Estimate $300 - 400. ASCC $500
Est. $300-400 (Image)

ASCC $500
Est. $300-400