Lot
31 
1781 Siege of Pensacola. Folded letter datelined "Bedford Sqaure (London) 2 August, 1781" and addressed to Spanish Town, Jamaica, manuscript "1/" rate and "2/AU" Bishop mark on reverse, content with interesting content regarding the war with America & France…The Jamica fleet, last from Leith, are arrived safe in the river…An Express from Sir George Rodney is arrived to day; all I hear is that the French are in possession of Tobago and that there has not been any second Engagement between the French Fleet and ours - Admiral Arburhnot is arrived from New York without any material news - By accounts from France Pensacola surrendered on the 8th of May - The Breor Fleet has got to Cadiz, and joined the Spanards, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $280