Lot
1527 
1815 (Jun. 3) London, England to Portsmouth N.H., datelined folded letter with "Post Paid Withdrawn Ship Letter, London, 22 JU 22, 1815" circular postmark across flaps and manuscript "8" due rating for 8d ship letter rate, carried by ship "Galen" as endorsed, light strike of red "Boston Ms." cds and matching "Ship" handstamp with red manuscript "17" rating for 15¢ war surcharge rate (10¢ plus 50%) plus 2¢ ship letter fee, ex-J. Pullin. Estimate $500 - 750.