1845 MAIL HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA TO WAKEFIELD, YORKSHIRE, ON REVERSE WAFER SEAL. Envelope, slight soiling from Halifax, Nova Scotia to 'Miss Armitage, Sandall, Wakefield, Yorkshire', charged '11'. On reverse 'HALIFAX/NOVA.SCOTIA' date stamp SEP 2 1845, 'WAKEFIELD' date stamp SP 14 1845 and fine silver wafer seal depicting an arm with spear, possibly fishing. Two letters accompany dated Aug 21 1845 and Sep 15 1845 from a William Armitage, an Officer aboard H.M.S. Illustrious mentioning fishermen, Labrador, NewFoundland, St.John's and Icebergs. (3 items). (Ref 143946).
