cover 1809 (22 July) entire letter from London ''p Mary'' to Bermuda, forwarded upon arrival locally with manuscript ''Forwarded by your Humble servant Jn Wainwright'' on reverse; small light tape repair behind part of endorsement; most unusual. Photo

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