1777 Revolutionary War Period Stampless merchants Letter Norwich Connecticut

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1777 Revolutionary War Period Stampless merchants Letter Norwich Connecticut:
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An unusual Revolutionary War period stampless letter mailed from Hartford Connecticut to Samuel Woodbridge merchants Norwich. Text of the letter reads \"“Hartford October 14, 1777. Gentlemen. I have a present occasion for the Two N.England Rum & Two hogsheads, Midling Brown Sugar, if those articles are to be got with you pray the sam may be bought & forwarded to me if you have them not they are to be purchased at Providence. I hear Rum is current as is Sugar tho rather them not have them I would Incline to give a little more, as a friend wrote me for them daily expect his terms. Shall esteem your answer & the business respectfully in your power. Wm. Hoskins”. Letter is addressed to Messrs Samuel Woodbridge, Merchant at Norwich, Connecticut. Folded sheet, measures 7\" x 9\".