#2 on cover - An opportunity to own a true US philatelic rarity - Great content

The stamp has been canceled with a pen. Content is a letter from a descandant of a Revolutionary War soldier seeking a "certificate of service" for Ithama Weeds. Weeds served in three campaigns -

8 months in 1775 under Captain Benedick under command of Colnel Waterbury - 2 months in 1776 under Captain Rickert(?) - 2 additional months in 1775.