Lot no. 1634

1772 (August 17), folded letter from London to “Nicholas Fiott, Merchant in the Island” Jersey, rated “1N” in manuscript and struck with neat Bishop Mark (5 / SE), endorsed in manuscript “to the care of Mr. C[lement] Highgrove”, fresh and fine.

Note: The recipient, Nicholas Fiott, before becoming a prominent merchant, was a privateer and captain of the “Charming Betty," which retook the “Adventure” from the French in 1758, and captured a Dutch ship upon their return voyage.