Lot 002 – UNITED STATES: Stampless 1797, reddish Straight line SALEM APRIL 10 (Mass) 2 -lines on folded letter
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Lot 002 – UNITED STATES: Stampless 1797, reddish Straight line SALEM APRIL 10 (Mass) 2 -lines on folded letter
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UNITED STATES: Stampless 1797, reddish Straight line SALEM APRIL 10 (Mass) 2 -lines on folded letter ,bearing manuscript “12 1/2” rate, date-lined 1797, addressed to Abraham Watson Merch(ant), in Portland. Contents appears to be related to an order . Ex. Dr. Nicholas Johnson.
…Est. Cash Val. $100 – 150
The writer of the letter is William Gray, likely William Rufus Gray who went on to become Lieutenant governor and the wealthiest individual in the commonwealth through his multiple businesses.
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Auction Expired because there were no bids| Auction started | November 20, 2025 10:50 pm | ||
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