Lot
520 
Detroit [Michigan Territory] August 30th 1816, dateline on four-page folded letter that entered the mails with red manuscript "Detroit 31 Augt" postmark and matching "25" rate to Harrisburg, Penna.; enclosed letter from James Thomas to Jacob Haldeman reads, in part, "…I have been about 24 days to the Island of Mackinac. The troops destined for Green Bay have established themselves at that place and arrangements have been made for supplying them. All matters and things have gone on smoothly this season and something will be made by the contract…"; vertical file fold, minor corner wear, Very Fine and rare early Detroit Territorial letter.Estimate $400 - 600.
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Realized: $525