cover 1786 (2 June) entire letter headed "Sirerileone" from Capt. Makin to his mother in Liverpool, rated "3", "5" and "10", and showing "DEAL/SHIP LRE" on face and London Bishop mark on reverse; some staining and other faults with a portion of the letter panel missing and rebacked. Believed to be the earliest letter from Sierra Leone in private hands. Photo