Lot
982 
(Louisiana Territory) "St. Louis 5th", manuscript postmark with "Paid 25" rating updated to "20" on folded letter to the Governor of Georgia at Louisville Ga., forwarded with "Charge 5" and "Forwd - 10" ratings totaled to "35" cents giving no credit for prepayment, interesting letter datelined "St. Louis, Louisiana December 4, 1807" and reading "…At the request of a number of individuals of this Territory, I take the liberty of address you this letter. A certain John Starks, who has now another name, a fugitive from justice from the State of Georgia, is now residing in the District of Saint Charles. His Neighbors with a view to rid their Society of one covered with crimes, would cheerfully deliver him for trial if duly authorized to do so…E. Hempstead"; mall bit of erosion along fold affects rating, F.-V.F., ex-Alexander. Estimate $750 - 1,000.