1848, small envelope from London with red "SHIP-LETTER LONDON NO 23 1848" and endorsement "by Private Ship" to Middleton, Connecticut with manuscript "8" (pence) and integral "NEW YORK SHIP JAN 28 7cts." alongside, a fine and interesting entire that avoided the retaliation measures by being carried on a private ship, saving the sender 4 cents and the recipient 29 cents
