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**British Colonial Post - New Hampshire**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
3028		(New Castle N.H., 1695) "New Castle Decembr 10th 1695". Dateline on folded letter addressed to "The Honable John Usher Esq., His Majesty's Lieut. Gouvrnr of Province New Hampshire", also with ms. "For his Majesty's Service" as well as "Praying all justices and constables to be aiding and assisting" and "hast Post Haste", letter from Shadrach (last name unreadable) and concerns posting bond for William Partridge, the Provincial Treasurer, who departed suddenly for England, some edge flaws, horizontal file fold, some splitting sensibly reinforced VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A REMARKABLE EARLY COLONIAL LETTER SENT FROM NEW CASTLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, TO PORTSMOUTH IN 1695. William Partridge went to England to secure an appointment for himself as Lieutenant Governor, which was apparently a surprise to John Usher, who spent the next several years trying to get himself reappointed. Partridge was appointed on June 26, 1696, but did not assume the post until December 14, 1697. Letters marked "On Her Majesty's Service" were generally carried by courier without charge. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 3,000-4,000 SOLD for $1,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
3029		(Portsmouth N.H., 1698) "Portsmo. Augst y 9th 1698". Dateline on folded letter addressed "To ye Honoble. Wm. Partridge Esqr., Lieut. Governr & Commdr in chief of his Majae. Provinces of New Hampshire And Assembly, Portsmo.", endorsed "On his Maje Service" at upper right, faint vertical file fold of no consequence VERY FINE. A RARE EARLY BRITISH COLONIAL LETTER FROM PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE, TO PORTSMOUTH IN 1698. The letter is written and signed by Jonathan Bridger, William Partridge and Benjamin Jackson. They were three members of a four-member commission appointed to promote naval interests. In this letter, which is addressed to the New Hampshire Assembly, they promote the idea of growing hemp. In 1699 the Assembly passed such a resolution. William Partridge was appointed Lieutenant Governor of New Hampshire on June 26, 1696, but did not assume the post until December 14, 1697. This position was directly subservient to the Governor of Massachusetts Bay. He held this position until Sep. 15, 1698. Letters marked "On Her Majesty's Service" were generally carried by courier without charge. Ex Siskin. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 4,000-5,000 SOLD for $8,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
3030		(Portsmouth N.H., 1719) "Piscattagua, Decembr 23/1719". Dateline on folded letter to Capt. Edward Thurston in Rhode Island, ms. "S 6" and "These", some soiling, minor edgewear, Very Fine and a very early usage, ex Siskin (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 1,500-2,000 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
3031		(Portsmouth N.H., 1740) "Pescta. 8 dwt". Manuscript postmark (Piscataqua) and 8dwt rate on folded cover to John Reynell in Philadelphia, cross-out at upper right, receipt docketing "From Henry Sherburne, Recd. 8th 1st 1739/40", minor edge tears, still Very Fine, extremely early use from Portsmouth, the "1739/40" docketing date is actually 1740 (prior to 1752 it was customary to indicate the preceding year or both during the first quarter), ex Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 750-1,000 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
3032		(Portsmouth N.H., ca. 1741) "Piscad. 8 dwt". Manuscript postmark (Piscataqua) and 8dwt rate over another small manuscript postmark on folded cover to John Reynell in Philadelphia, no docketing or yeardate but ca. 1741 based on postmark style, minor toning, still Fine, extremely early use from Portsmouth, ex Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 1,000-1,500 SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
3033		(Portsmouth N.H., 1741) "Pesq. 8 dwt". Manuscript postmark (Piscataqua) and 8dwt rate on folded cover to John Reynell in Philadelphia, receipt docketing "From Henry Sherburne, Rec. 10th June 1741", minor toning and small nick at top, still Fine, extremely early use from Portsmouth, ex Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 400-500 SOLD for $225.00 Will close during Public Auction
3034		(Portsmouth N.H., ca. 1744) "Piscata. 8 dwt". Manuscript postmark (Piscataqua) and 8dwt rate on folded cover to John Reynell in Philadelphia, no docketing or yeardate but ca. 1744 based on postmark and correspondence, minor toning and small tear at top, still Fine, ex Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 500-750 SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
3035		(Portsmouth N.H., 1745) "Piscata. 16 dwts". Manuscript postmark (Piscataqua) and double 8dwt rate on folded cover to John Reynell in Philadelphia, receipt docketing "From Henry Sherburne Jnr. Recd. in 4mo 1745", panels along right side have been removed, minor toning along folds, still Fine, extremely early use from Portsmouth, ex Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 300-400 SOLD for $150.00 Will close during Public Auction
3036		(Portsmouth N.H., 1746) "Free E Russell Junr. Post Mastr Portsmouth". Manuscript postmaster's free frank on folded cover to John Reynell in Philadelphia, receipt docketing "From John Sherburne Recd 2nd of 5th mon. 1746", minor opening tear in right edge, still Very Fine, Colonial postmasters' free franks are exceedingly rare (this form is unusual), most Portsmouth postmarks of this period used the Piscataqua name, Eleazer Russell was the first postmaster of Portsmouth N.H. (http://www.seacoastnh.com/brewster/47.html ), ex Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 1,500-2,000 SOLD for $1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
3037		(Portsmouth N.H., ca. 1748) "Piscat. 8dwt". Manuscript postmark (Piscataqua) and 8dwt rate on folded cover to John Reynell in Philadelphia, no docketing or yeardate but ca. 1748 based on postmark style, sharp file fold and small tear at top, Fine, ex Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 400-500 SOLD for $225.00 Will close during Public Auction
3038		(Portsmouth N.H., ca. 1749) "Post Office Portsmouth Free E Russell Junr." Manuscript postmaster's free frank on folded cover to John Reynell in Philadelphia, no date (ca. 1749), piece out of top panel and small insignificant part of address panel, otherwise Fine, Colonial postmasters' free franks are exceedingly rare (this form is unusual), most Portsmouth postmarks of this period used the Piscataqua name, Eleazer Russell was the first postmaster of Portsmouth N.H. (http://www.seacoastnh.com/brewster/47.html ), ex Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 500-750 SOLD for $225.00 Will close during Public Auction

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