Lot
262 
Boston. Olive straight line postmark and matching "30 OC" Franklin mark (BPM 83 & 89) on 1783 folded letter to New York, letter from Madeira (with praise over the recent peace), manuscript "Sh 4" and "2/" rates; minor ink erosion in address panel, Fine, very scarce, ex Blake. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $190