The part-entire below is interesting from a couple of perspectives. Firstly it has a "BATH" straight line handstamp that was previously known used in 1795-1796. Based on the postal charge of 1/4d this letter must be from after the new postal rates came in on 6th January 1797, extending the usage of the handstamp to 1795-1797. Prior to the new rates the postal charge for over 150 miles was 6d; from 6th January 1797 it was 8d for over 150 miles. The charge of 1/4d would be for a double letter.
The second interesting thing is the contents, being a serious concern about the writer's daughter and the company she is keeping.
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