1794 MAIL PORTSMOUTH TO LONDON WITH 'POST/PAID' OCTAGONAL DATE STAMP (L97). Wrapper from Portsmouth to Mr Whiting in Westminster with manuscript 'Paid 4' on reverse, manuscript '27/2' on reverse in respect of monies due on postal account. On front fine strike of the rare octagonal London 'POST/PAID' date stamp in red AP 24 94, filing fold and slight toning largely clear of hand stamp. (Ref 126551).