April 12, 2024
1900 BOER WAR MAILED PACKAGE FROM LADYSMITH TO CANADA LOST IN CAPETOWN SHIPWRECK
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A type-written memorandum from the Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Post Office to C.J.A. Baby at the Hamilton Electric Light Company, dated August 9, 1900. The Postmaster reports that a package expected from D.A. Carter [a Canadian soldier in the Boer War] was mailed from Ladysmith on March 20, but the Natal Post Office in South Africa reports the package was lost in the foundering of the Royal Mail Steamship "Mexican" between Capetown and England. It was probably a souvenir being sent home, a box of Queen's Chocolate that had been distributed to the troops at Christmas. Size 6 1/2" x 8", folds, some slight damp staining. An interesting reminder of the important role of the Canadian troops in the nasty war in South Africa....Guaranteed original... ...$4.00 shipping............ Over forty years in business. 14 day return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days unless other arrangements are made. Foreign orders are not insured and all customs regulations are followed. Thank you for looking........
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