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1776 MAIL TO LONDON WITH SOUTHWARK OFFICE DOCKWRA TYPE 4 (L354). Fine letter dated 8th November 1776 'To Mr. Forbes, Founder and Brazier, No.1 Primrose Street, Bishopsgate Street, London' on reverse fine large part strike Southwark Office Dockwra type 4 (PENNY at left)(L354) and within 'S/MO'. Also on reverse light strike time hand stamp. Letter offering to build an 'Air Furnace... that will hold any Quantity of Iron or Brafs from 5 hundred to 35 or 40 or upwards....'. Fine usage. (Ref 128520).