Nova Scotia Archives
Sydenham Howe's Scrapbook
Joseph Howe and His World
Letter and envelope to Mrs. Joseph (Catherine Susan) Howe from Admiral Philip Westphal
7 pages
The letter was written by Captain Philip Westphal who married Frances (Fanny) Davis. Fanny's sister was mother of Catherine Susan Howe thereby making Mrs. Joseph Howe his niece. It appears Fanny Westphal has died and the envelope and letter have black mourning borders.
Date: 1870
Reference: Sydenham Howe Nova Scotia Archives 1994-272 page 103