Black New York City Clam Shell, Jun 40, Dot Variety, on folded letter datelined New York 30th June 1800 to Troy with manuscript "17"

Rated 17 cents for regular mail from New York to Troy for 150 - 300 miles.

Letter reads..."The schooner got in last eve'g and we shall get her discharged tomorrow...Shall come up with the schooner."

Letter pages are separated in half.