1806, complete letter from Den Helder/Netherlands to
Providence/Rhode Island, interesting letter in the time of
Napoleonic War, the captain
1806, complete letter from Den Helder/Netherlands to
Providence/Rhode Island, interesting letter in the time of
Napoleonic War, the captain of the American Ship GENERAL HAMILTON
informs his shipowners that the ship has arrived safely at Den
Helder after being searched 23 times by English warships and to
have been raised as a prize near Cowes, he was allowed to continue
his journey after the cargo consisting of coffee and sugar was
seized, circular arrival cancel RHI 8 AU as well as circular 6 and
curved SHIP cancel all in red, manuscript 19 tax on front, great
destination, scarce, VF-XF! Estimate 600€.
