cover IRELAND: 1848 and 1849 entire letters ex the same correspondence from Placentia per courier to St. John's and thence to Waterford, each rated "1/-" and showing St. John's c.d.s. on reverse and arrival c.d.s. in blue on face; both with interesting contents including reference to fishing prospects, competition from the French fishing fleet and a bid to start up a Packet Boat service from Placentia to Burin

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cover IRELAND: 1848 and 1849 entire letters ex the same correspondence from Placentia per courier to St. John's and thence to Waterford, each rated "1/-" and showing St. John's c.d.s. on reverse and arrival c.d.s. in blue on face; both with interesting contents including reference to fishing prospects, competition from the French fishing fleet and a bid to start up a Packet Boat service from Placentia to Burin