Lot
1173 
(Connecticut) "Cornwall Apl 6", manuscript postmark with matching "10", "paid" and "Way" ratings on folded letter datelined "Sharon April 6th 1804" to Hartford Ct., Very Fine and early way cover. Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot
1174
(Connecticut) East Windsor Con. "Feb 19", blue circular postmark with red manuscript date and matching "Paid 6" rating updated to "Way 7" on 1827 folded letter to Chatham Ct., Very Fine and rare strike in blue with way rerating, ex-Hahn. Estimate $300 - 400.
The East Windor circular postmark is unlisted in A.S.C.C. in blue.
Lot
1175
(Connecticut) "Middletown July 26th 1793.", dateline on light gray folded letter with "Way" to Hartford Ct.; file folds, F.-V.F. and early post war way use. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $120
Lot
1176
(Connecticut) "New Haven", red manuscript postmark and matching "8" cent due rating on folded letter datelined "Greenwich Decr. 28th 1793" to Hartford Conn.; minor toning, Fine and scarce, ex-Judge Fax. Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot
1177
(Florida) St. Augustine, E.Flo., Feb 16, oval territorial postmark with manuscript "25" cent rating to New York N.Y., interesting 1832 letter, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $90
Lot
1178
(Illinois) "Kaskaskia, Illinois Territory, March 2. 1813", dateline on ALS folded letter from Governor Ninian Edwards to Governor Shelley at Frankfort Ky., interesting letter reading, "I have the honor to enclose… extract from a letter to Mr. Bolvine which will show that the Indians are no motion to attack us - I have recd another letter of similar in part - I had clearly foreseen this want and an … to disappoint these savages. I have raised and … service several fine companies of mounted volunteers, and shall myself set out for the frontier the day after tomorrow". Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
AN EXCELLENT LETTER FROM ILLINOIS TERRITORIAL GOVERNOR NINIAN EDWARDS MENTIONING INDIAN WARS TO KENTUCKY GOVERNOR SHELBY.
The Territory of Illinois was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from March 1, 1809, until December 3, 1818, when the southern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Illinois. Its capital was the former French village of Kaskakia and with Ninian Edwards as Governor. Governor Isaac Shelby was in office from 1812 to 1816.
Realized: $1,700
Lot
1179
(Louisiana - Orleans Territory) New Orleans, Nov 13, clear complete strike of cds and manuscript "25" cent rating on 1806 folded letter to Baltimore Md., clean and Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $425
Lot
1180
(Massachusetts) (Boston) 1744 (Mar. 4) Boston Mass. to Newport R.I., datelined folded letter from the Vernon correspondence with manuscript "B 1/2" postmark and rating of 1 shilling 2 pence equivalent to 4d sterling (inflation factor of 3.5x) for a single letter sent under 60 miles, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
1181
(Massachusetts) (Boston) 1763 (Nov. 17) Boston Mass. to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter with manuscript "Bo. 7 dwt" postmark and 7 pennyweight (1sh 9d) rating for single letter rate, Philadelphia manuscript "3/1" rating for 3 shilling 1 pence local Pennsylvania currency due, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
1182
(Massachusetts) "Newb. Port May 5", manuscript postmark and matching "6" cent rating on 1797 folded letter to Portsmouth N.H., inside docketing, Very Fine and early use from Newburyport. Estimate $200 - 300.