(Falmouth-New York Packet, 1756) "NY 3.16dwt". Manuscript postmark with "16" grain ship fee incorrectly applied to this packet letter, crossed out and correctly rated 3dwt (N.Y. to Phila.), red manuscript "P1N" prepaid 1sh packet rate on folded cover from England to John Reynell in Philadelphia, "1/3d" due in local currency (3dwt=9p x 1.67 inflation factor=15p, or 1sh3p without carrier fee), "15/NO" (Nov. 15) Bishop's mark on back, sender's directive "P the Pacquet", receipt docketing "From George & Robert Udny, rece'd, 10th of 2nd mo 1756 Via New York", slightly toned file fold

FINE APPEARANCE. THIS WAS CARRIED ON THE FIRST SAILING OF THE FALMOUTH PACKET TO NEW YORK. A GREAT RARITY.

The first sailing of the Falmouth-New York packet service was the Earl of Halifax which departed Falmouth December 13, 1755 and arrived in New York February 3, 1756. The receipt docketing of February 10, 1756 fits with the sailing information.

Ex Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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