Hudson. Nov. 13., two-line datestamp on folded letter to New York City, manuscript "Free", very fine, the Van Wyck Stage line that had a monopoly on mail from Albany to New York City from 1785 to 1795, with Hudson being added as a stage stop in 1794, ex-Roth (Image)

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New York nov 4 [1788], black straightline datestamp on folded letter originating in Scotland and addressed to Philadelphia, manuscript "1.8" rate, bit damaged after such a long journey but still fine appearance, This cover was carried to the United States from Scotland by private ship, entering the United States mails at New York. The mail from New York arrived in Philadelphia via stage every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The stages made their way to Indian Queen Tavern at 15 South Fourth Street and the George Tavern on the corner of Second and Mulberry Streets before finally going on to the Philadelphia Post Office. ex-Roth (Image)

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N York Mch 28 [1795], straightline datestamp on folded letter to Philadelphia, manuscript "20" rate and endorsed "Double Letter", very fine, the Inslip & Cumming Stage Line had a contract for mail between New York and Philadelphia during this time, with mail arriving in New York every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, ex-Roth (Image)

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