Lot 2032
1850 (June 25) Norway House, Rupertsland to London, England, folded cover, very fine strike of red "LACHINE LC AU 3 1850", manuscript "1/2", reverse with red "18 AU 1850" c.d.s., Fine.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
Provenance: de Volpi
The letter was carried by Hudson's Company canoe brigade to Lachine and then by Cunard steamer to London, rated 1/2 Stg collect. The letter was from William Mason, a pioneer missionary.
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