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2024-08-10 -Land of the Free

On this day in history, August 10, 1776, Declaration of Independence reaches London

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Posted by Skidmark 2024-08-10 09:52|| || Front Page|| [11132 views ] Top

#1 No worse than the current USPS capabilities.

Posted by DooDahMan 2024-08-10 13:12|| 2024-08-10 13:12|| Front Page Top

#2 37 days. Actually amazing time given it had to be written with accompanying transmittal correspondence, go from Philadelphia to New York by carriage or horseback, and sail.

Wiki cite:"In 1775, the 62-ton schooner Quero, sailed by John Derby from Salem, Massachusetts to the Isle of Wight in 28 days (April 28 to May 25)"

Posted by NoMoreBS 2024-08-10 15:34|| 2024-08-10 15:34|| Front Page Top

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