1823 FREE MAIL BANGOR TO NEWCASTLE ON TYNE. Fine letter sent free mail Bangor to 'Mr Bowes, Bootmaker, Newcastle on Tyne' dated January 11 1823, signed at lower left 'Bangor', Henry William Majendie, Bishop of Bangor. On reverse fair strike 'BANGOR/248' circular mileage mark in red JA 11 1823. (W202), the letter settles a debt of £2.11s incurred by Ensign Majendie for goods purchased from the bootmaker. Ex John Cowell collection. (Ref 143654).