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1277 
(Augusta, Georgia) "Augs 4 S[ep]" (1798). Stampless folded letter datelined "Augusta, Sept 4th 1798", to Philadelphia, contents regarding land taxes; neatly written on heavy handmade laid paper with extraordinary "Pro Patria" watermark, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Research reveals that the earliest listed postmark in ASCC for Augusta is 1799 handstamp, making this the earliest known.
Realized: $170
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1278
Eagletown C.N. Ark, Feb. 9-60. Manuscript postmark on cover to Washington D.C., franked with manuscript canceled 1857, 3¢ dull red, Extremely Fine, a very rare Indian Territory usage from Choctaw Nation. Scott No. 26 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $725
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1279
Pawnee Fork, K.T. Bold full strike of postmark with manuscript date on cover, franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red with matching cancel, an Extremely Fine strike, the finer of two reported examples, was missing in Beals collection, ex Baughman, Risvold. Scott No. 26 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $1,100
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1280
Augusta Ky./July 5th. Bold straightline postmark with magenta manuscript day ("5" over "4") with matching "12½" rate on 1832 folded letter to Lebanon O., forwarded to to Columbus with a Cincinnati, Jul 7 cds, Very Fine; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $325
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1281
(Boston, Jun 29th, 1752). Dateline on folded letter to Piscataqua, N.H., no postmark and rates (privately carried), contents regarding shipping, sealing wax on face; cover wear and small internal hole at upper left, Fine. Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $40
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1282
(Boston) BO. Manuscript postmark on 1758 folded letter datelined "London May 5, 1758" and addressed to William Pepperrell in Kettery, New England, manuscript "pd 1N4" rate and brown "New York" straight line entry postmark, manuscript "4 dwt" for postage to Boston from New York and additional "1 dwt" for postage to Kittery totalling "5 dwt" below, letter from Capt. Peter Kenwood regarding the progress of the war in Europe…I think it is time for you to quit the stage of action…The brave King of Prussia have recovered all that was taken from him in Silesia & is now marching into Bohemia to meet the Austrian army, to give them battle. You will hear of the two fine ships of war our fleet took…I don't think the French have the number of Privateers out they have had some time past, they want the men for the King's Ships…, retained copy of Pepperrell's reply letter dated Nov 3, 1758 (unsigned in secretarial hand) and a ½ page letter dated Feb 26, 1759 on outer side flap written by and signed "Wm. Pepperrell" (portion of signature shows in lower left corner of folded cover), letters with interesting contents including copy letter…We wait here impatiently to have ye news of the King of Prussia success…I am glad Louisburg is once more in our hands. I hope it will always be in the King of Great Britains hands. We have no news at present from the Southward where General Forbs commanded. A miserable acct from the westward where General Abercrombie commanded. What has been done there was taken Fountenack by Colo. Broadstret, most of his Army New England Provential troops. War is hard upon a new Country and very distressing…, and second signed letter…I have been on no Expedition yet. My time has been taken up in the Publick affairs that I have had no time to look into any accts., Very Fine, a wonderful colonial cover and historial autograph letter from one of America's greatest early generals. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
William Pepperrell led the forces that took Louisburg, on Cape Breton, from the French in 1745. For his services, he was created a Baronet, the first born in America to be so honored. He retired shortly thereafter as the richest man in the colonies. During the French-Indian war which started in 1755, he was commissioned a Major General in the British army and commanded the troops protecting the frontier of Maine and New Hampshire. He was acting governor of Massachusetts in 1756-58 and made a Lt. General in 1759.
Realized: $350
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1283
Boston. Olive straight line handstamp and matching "11 SE" Franklin mark on ca. 1783 folded letter to member of the Massachusetts Congress Samuel Holton; light tone spot at top, F.-V.F. Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $40
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1284
(Boston). 1785 folded letter sheet addressed to congressional member Samuel Holton in Trenton, N.J. and forwarded to New York, two strikes of "3 JA" and "4 JA" Franklin marks (one blind), matching straight line "Free *" handstamp; some cover toning, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $70
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1285
Boston, Ms/Mar. 30. Red cds on 1835 folded letter to Ward, Mass., manuscript "10" rate, forwarded to Hardwick with manuscript "Ward, Ms., April" postmark and "6" rate totalling "16 cents", forwarded again with red "Hardwick, Mas., April 18" oval postmark and manuscript "for 6" totalling "22", Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $35
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1286
Boston (British Consular Office). Red straight line handstamp (BPM 407) struck on 1844 folded cover to England, The Consul put the letter directly onto the ship which left Boston for Liverpool carried on the ship Hibernia, standard packet rate of 1 Shilling was applied, red London arrival marking struck on reverse, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.
When Britain introduced its West India service with a branch line to the US in 1842 it also tried to establish consular offices in Boston, Charleston, Mobile, New Orleans, and New York. The American Postmaster General became aware of the breach of Sovereignty and by early 1844 had these offices closed. The office at Boston is recorded as using a straight line "BOSTON" handstamp from 2nd December 1842.
Realized: $160