£80 - £100
Scotland. 1757 (Sep 13) Entire letter from Keith to the Sheriff at Banff concerning a warrant to transport two women prisoners, accused of wilful fire raising, to Aberdeen for their trial. Backstamped "KEITH", the address panel inscribed "To be delivered by the Postmaster of Banff on receipt containing warrant for transporting the prisoners" and endorsed "Free". Address panel torn at upper edge, very unusual and scarce.
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