1840 MAIL BASINGSTOKE TO OVERTON, HANTS WITH BASINGSTOKE ' Pd/1' UNIFORM PENNY POST HANDSTAND (HA188). Fine letter Basingstoke 21st Dec 1840 to 'Mrs Jane Gibbs, Overton, Hants' with fine strike Basingstoke 'Pd/1' Uniform Penny Post handstamp in red (HA188), on reverse 'BASINGSTOKE' date stamp DE 21 1840. Letter is a threatening one to a widow, requesting payment of £48 2s 10d due from your late husband or 'proceedings will be taken against you of an unpleasant and expensive nature'. (Ref 143493).
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