Item is to Mr. Benjamin Burgoyne in Aldersville, Lunenburg (via New Ross). Envelope is stamped with "ON HER MAJESTY'S SERVICE" and written on the envelope is "Papers of Establishment of Post Office". Stamped in the right hand corner is "Halifax, NS MR. 7 96".
Reference: Ross Family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 794 number M16g
Nova Scotia Archives — https://archives.novascotia.ca/ross/archives/?ID=95
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