British Empire - Day 6

1663 (May 14th) Entire letter from Brittas, Co. Limerick to London, endorsed "For my Lovinge Cosen Mr. Daniell Conney at Thorpe Malsor near Kettering in Northamptnshire In England. Leave this at ye 'White Lyon neare Fish Streete Hill in London to be sent as directed", showing a restoration rate "post paid to Dublin 4 fforward to London 6" (combined rate) and London arrival Bishop "1V/1". Further endorsed by the recipient "and my answer to him July 4th 1664", a rare early letter.