Lot 2029
1841 (May 4) Lachine, L.C. to St. Albans, England, folded letter postmarked red double circle "LACHINE, L.C." with manuscript date "4th May 1841", manuscript "Sterling 1/2", redirected to Barnet, backstamped red BARNET/ MG/ JU 11/ 1841 c.d.s., Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
The letter was carried by Cunard "Britannia" via Boston and Liverpool to England, to St. Albans then redirected to Barnet. The letter is from James du Pre Alexander, 3rd Earl of Caledon who writes, "We are just starting our expedition. We have some magnificent canoes… the Indians and Voyaguers are just taking leave of a great multitude of gaily dressed ladies…"
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| Realized $200 |
