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Letter from Colchester, England, to Miramichi, New Brunswick, September 17, 1843Letter from Colchester, England, to Miramichi, New Brunswick, September 17, 1843

A one-page, stampless letter (approximately 7-3/8" x 9") dated September 17, 1843, written from Colchester, England, to Michael Samuel in Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada. The letter combines business and personal matters, expressing concern over disturbances in Chatham, England, related to a disputed 1843 parliamentary election. The writer hopes that "no injury will come to you and yours". Michael Samuel's involvement in the repeal of the State Oath in New Brunswick by 1846 is referenced in the collection description.