1788 folded letter originating in Scotland and addressed to Philadelphia, straightline "New York nov 4" datestamp, manuscript "1.8" rate, bit damaged after such a long journey but still fine appearanceThis cover was carried to the United States from Scotland by private ship, entering the United States mails at New York. The mail from New York arrived in Philadelphia via stage every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The stages made their way to Indian Queen Tavern at 15 South Fourth Street and the George Tavern on the corner of Second and Mulberry Streets before finally going on to the Philadelphia Post Office.