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1796 MAIL 'RAKE FOOT', YORKS TO RIPPONDEN VIA PRIVATE CARRIER 'MR CROWTHER'. Fine letter from 'Rake Foot' dated October 6th 1796 addressed to 'J Howorth Esq, Ripponden' with additional manuscript 'Carriage paid to hand, Inclosed £37-10-0' with additional manuscript on reverse 'Mr. Crowther or Mr. Stephn. Jennings to Carry it'. Very scarce usage with reference to named carriers. (Ref 133660).