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Offered here is an original handwritten note dated 15 November 1829, signed by Admiral Sir Isaac Coffin, 1st Baronet (1759–1839), a distinguished officer of the Royal Navy.
In this brief directive, Coffin instructs the Liverpool Postmaster to forward any of his incoming correspondence after 27 November 1829 to his London residence at No. 5 Haymarket. The reverse carries the address panel to the Postmaster at Liverpool, along with a clear postal marking, adding value for collectors of early 19th-century British postal history.
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Historical Significance
Admiral Sir Isaac Coffin, Bt. (1759–1839): Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Coffin remained loyal to Britain during the American Revolution and pursued a long and successful career in the Royal Navy. He rose to the rank of Admiral of the White and was created a baronet in 1804. Known for his naval reforms, philanthropy, and connections to North America, Coffin’s legacy remains significant in Anglo-American naval history.
Postal History Context: Forwarding requests of this nature are scarce survivals, typically discarded after serving their administrative purpose. The Liverpool handstamp further anchors this piece in early British postal practice.
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Condition
The letter is a single sheet, well-preserved for its age, with strong ink and legible script. Some light folds consistent with posting.
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Collector Interest
Naval autograph collectors (notably Royal Navy admirals)
Early 19th-century postal historians
Anglo-American historical manuscripts
This is a rare, authentic, and historically important piece directly connected to Admiral Sir Isaac Coffin, offered here from a private estate and available to the public for the first time in over 70 years.
