Lot 2065
1854 (Mar. 3) Niagara, U.C. to Manchester, England, envelope postmarked red "NIAGARA MR 3 1854 UC" c.d.s., "PAID", and "1" handstamps, endorsed "From Robert Smith No. 1201 Royal Canadian Rifles", countersigned, red "PKT LETTER PAID LIVERPOOL AP 8 1854", reverse with Machester datestamp (AP 8 1854); edge wear, stains., Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
The letter was prepaid the 1d Soldier's Concession rate and carried via closed bag mail from Quebec to Liverpool, by either Cunard "Arabia" or Candaian Steam Navigation Company "Ottawa". The letter reads in part "I am very comfortable, I am on rations and my pay is very good, I draw 5d per day for good conduct besides my other pay…"
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| Realized $220 |
