Lot
137 
1844 (Oct. 18) "On Board the Caledonia - off Halifax" to Toronto, Canada, datelined folded letter addressed to Capt. Trooy, Steam Boat America, with red "Halifax, Paid, Oct 18, 1844, Nova-Scotia" tombstone postmark and red manuscript "2/5½" cy. rating, carried as endorsed by Steamer Unicorn via Quebec to Toronto, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.
Canada and New Brunswick refused to contribute to the cost of an improved stage coach service between Halifax and Pictou. They held the position that as the packet postage remitted to England they should receive mail without further charge. Also, Canada wished to receive her mail via Boston. This change came into force in Spring 1845 so that the service from Pictou was no longer needed and the Steamer "Unicorn" was transferred to the Halifax-St. Johns (Newfoundland) route.