Lot
190 
1798 (Sep. 28) Hamilton, Great Britain to Island St. John (P.E.I.) via Halifax, datelined folded letter with "Hamilton" double-circle backstamp, indistinct red London transit and red manuscript "4/4" rating for double 1s inland postage plus 1s2d to Halifax, carried by Swallow to Halifax care of Joshua Newton Esq.Custom House Halifax, manuscript "3½" d cy. rating consisting of 2½d ship master's gratuity and 1d for postmaster at port of arrival, carried privately to Island St. John (P.E.I.), docketed "Received the 16 April 1799", Very Fine, ex-Salmon. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $625