manuscript rate on April 3, 1787 folded letter from Norwich, England to Alexandria, Virginia, endorsed "By New York Packet, post paid to New York", red "So Norwich" straightline and "Post Paid" in circle, April 4 Bishop's mark backstamp, "P 1N5" pays 1sh packet rate plus 5p internal British postage, 3dwt 8gr postage from New York to Virginia, wear and tears along folds, still fine, ex-Faulstich