**Spanish New Orleans**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
3079		(New Orleans La., 1766) "Nouvelle Orleans". Manuscript notation or postmark at left with matching "12" (rate?) on 1766 folded letter to Carentan, France, in Normandy addressed to the Avocat au Parlement, additional manuscript "12" at lower right and a rate notation at upper right crossed out, lightly cleaned and some overall wear VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE EARLIEST REPORTED LETTER FROM SPANISH COLONIAL NEW ORLEANS. Accompanied by typed translation which reads in part "Aboard the Spanish frigate Jupiter, moored at Horn Island 30 leagues from New Orleans" and also "It is believed that the 'Donation of the Mississippi' [referring to secret treaty of Nov. 3, 1759 ceding Louisiana to Spain] is simulated because the Spanish Governor has not yet taken possession. He has refused to meet the Savage ambassadors and everything is still in the hands of the French." (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 2,000-3,000 SOLD for $5,000.00 Will close during Public Auction

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