(Lunenburg to London, England, Oct. 15, 1767). Folded cover with manuscript “A Letter from the Revd Moreau, Ministry to the French at Lunenburgh, dated Lunenburg Oct. 15 1767” docketing on inside flap and addressed to “Secretary to the Society for the propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts” in London, carried privately to London with “Penny Post Paid” Dockwra triangle handstamp and “O’Clock 5” double-circle handstamp, some minor flap faults, still Fine and scarce early Missionary mail from Nova Scotia, Rev. Jean-Baptiste Moreau first arrived with Edward Cornwallis in 1749 to create the new town of Halifax, in 1753 he assisted in establishing Lunenburg, ex Mayer and Dr. Clark

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