Lot 20067 – 619

1793 Folded letter from Capt. William Rodman of the ship « Hamilton », lying at Kronshtadt, sent through Capt. John Arnold of the ship « Rebeccah » to Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Forwarded through regular U.S. mail from New York Oc. 21. rated « sh 21 » in top right corner = Ship 21 cents (ship fee 4 cents + 17 cents for domestic postage). Letter opens: « Capt. John Arnold will be the bearer of this. He sails the first wind and touches at the City of Copenhagen », ex Dr Casey