123724 1810 ABUSE OF FREE MAIL FROM GREETHAM (RUTLAND) TO LICHFIELD WITH 'GREETHAM' HAND STAMP (RU2).

1810 ABUSE OF FREE MAIL FROM GREETHAM (RUTLAND) TO LICHFIELD WITH 'GREETHAM' HAND STAMP (RU2). Large letter (200x93mm) from Greetham to 'Thomas Hinckley Esqr. Lichfield' dated 27th Dec 1810 and signed 'Lonsdale' at lower left. On front fair to good strike of the 'GREETHAM' straight line hand stamp in black (RU2) with second strike, somewhat overinked alongside. Abuse of the franking privilege as letter is from M. Brereton, son of the Vicar of Cottesmore. (Ref 123724).