Early Letters
cover 1763 (10 Nov.) entire letter to "Mr. James Gordon, Madeira Merchant, to be left at Loyd's Coffee House, London" and endorsed "p. the Dolphin, Capt. Dillon, Q.D.C."; rated "1N10" and showing arrival Bishop Mark "3/IA". Photo
Details
cover 1763 (10 Nov.) entire letter to "Mr. James Gordon, Madeira Merchant, to be left at Loyd's Coffee House, London" and endorsed "p. the Dolphin, Capt. Dillon, Q.D.C."; rated "1N10" and showing arrival Bishop Mark "3/IA". Photo
Provenance
Nabarro, 1975
Further details
Note: This is the earliest known letter from the first period of British occupation. The letter mentions enclosures and this explains the weight of 1¾oz.