1840, Augusta Ga. to Greenock, Scotland. Folded letter datelined "Augusta 25 August 1840", red "Charleston S.C. Aug. 27" circular datestamp with matching "PAID" and two strikes of large red "25" handstamp (25c inland postage plus 25c freight money fee), to Greenock, Scotland, manuscript "President" sender's instructions, red "TOO LATE" handstamp applied in New York and sent on the Swallow Tail line's Roscoe, red "New-York Sep. 3" circular datestamp, neat "MISSENT TO GLASGOW" boxed handstamp, "LIVERPOOL SHIP LETTER" and Glasgow boxed datestamp on top flap, "8" pence due from recipient, light vertical file fold, Very Fine, this letter and one other mailed the same day are the only two recorded examples of the Charleston "25" marking used to denote payment of freight money fees, the other was also missent to Glasgow, ex Winter

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