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Auction: 18046 - The Brian Brookes Collection of Martinique
Lot: 2060

French Colonies - Martinique. The Brian Brookes Collection
Postal History
Second British Occupation (23 March 1794-27 March 1802)
1794 (12 Mar.) entire letter from St. Pierre to Scotland, marked "Pr. Packet", rated "1/7" and "5/-" and showing, on reverse, London (17.4) and Edinburgh (20.4) datestamps; soiled. The interesting contents include "I have not an Officer of the Regt. to my Company, three have died of the fever and fatigue - Besides some severe fighting the first 3 weeks, we have suffered much from hunger, thirst and fatigue at times" and "We expect to be very well rewarded for all this trouble - Our prize money by all accounts will be immense it is said near half a Million of money will be divided, the Captains expect at least £1500 each"

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Sold for
€230