A Frank from 1813

Top: This wrapper is dated in manuscript "London May twelve 1813" The double ring shows that this was an evening duty mark, morning duty had a single ring.

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    Eunice and Ron Shanahan have shared with readers of the Victorian Web this material from their website, Letters from the Past.