Page 108 - Charles Shreve - William H Gross United States 1847 Issue

A. British North America New Brunswick
2. Maritime Provinces and Newfoundland

From July 6, 1851, the Maritime Provinces (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island) were autonomous
postal administrations. Prior to 1851, they were under the control of the General Post Office in London, England.
Newfoundland also had an autonomous postal system until April 1, 1947 but is not considered part of the Maritimes.

Eleven covers bearing 1847 stamps are recorded to New Brunswick, 44 to Nova Scotia,
three to Prince Edward Island and none to Newfoundland

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MY 11, 1850 to St. John, NB via the New York-Boston contract mail rail route and the exchange offices
at Robbinston, ME and St. Andrews, NB (May 16). By Pavor's Express within Boston.
10~ > 300 miles US rate- 7d. due New Brunswick rate (61 and 100 miles).

JA 31, 1850 to Sackville, NB (February 7) via St. Andrews, NB.
Position 14R- > 300 mile US rate to the lines and 9d. due New Brunswick rate (101-200 miles).