Lot no. 6069

Courier letter sent 1644 to the Right Honorable Gentleman, Count Clas Fleming, member of the Government and Admiral. The latin word Cito was endorsed on urgent letters that had to be conveyed very fast. It is generally believed that the more times Cito was repeated the more stress was put on the request for fast conveyance. Very likely this letter, with 7 Cito notations, was transported day and night. The arrival date July 9th 1644 is marked on the reverse side. The letter is without contents and one side of the papersheet is missing.