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Natchez July 10th. Manuscript postmark with matching "25" rate on 1802 folded letter datelined "Louisiana Bayou Sarah July 5th 1802" to Washington county, Pa., lengthy 3-page letter from lawyer and leader of the Whiskey Rebellion David Bradford, letter regarding financial matters, mentions the pending Louisiana Purchase…It is said we are to be given over to the Republic of France. It is an old story - we know nothing about it with certainty. It is also said that your Republic is in treaty by way of purchase for our Possessions. We are in doubt, but we think we will still be happy; some slight corner wear, otherwise Very Fine, a significant letter from David Bradford, who fled to Spanish Louisiana after his role in the Whiskey Rebellion. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $1,000