1851 Holograph Letter from Edward Feild, Bishop of Newfoundland

On offer is a rare Edward Feild holograph letter from October 28, 1851.
Reads:

Trimont House
Oct. 28/51
Rev. Dear Sir,
I regret very much that I was not in the hotel when you did me the favour of calling; and yet more that it has not been within my power to return your visit. I hope you believe that I have only been prevented calling on Rev. Jos H. Clinch or you by occupations which, though not matters of business I was not well able to set aside. I must even now leave many matters of in-terest & instruction without examination.
I will gladly take charge of the little parcel you have entrusted to my care, and will see it forwarded to W. Bullock.
I am, dear sir
your faithfull brother& servant
Ew Newfoundland

Edward Feild also signed his letters as Edward Newfoundland.

Rev. Edward Feild (1801-1876) was a university tutor, university examiner, Anglican clergyman, inspector of schools and second Bishop of Newfoundland. Feild served as Bishop of Newfoundland from 1844 to 1876, also holding the posts of Archdeacon of Newfoundland and Archdeacon of Bermuda.  He was considered for the See of Lincoln in 1851 and turned down the See of Montreal in 1868. His greatest monuments now are probably his cathedral, Bishop Feild College in Newfoundland which bears his name, and Feild Hall, the postgraduate student residence of Memorial University of Newfoundland. In England, the local state school in Kidlington is called Edward Feild Primary School. - Wikipedia

Rev. William T. Bullock (1797-1874) served as Rector of St. Luke's Cathedral Halifax. In 1833, Rev. Bullock made a road map of Trinity NL, naming roads and places of residence. In 1823 he married Mary Clinch, sister of Joseph H. Clinch.

This two page letter is written front and back on a single sheet, 4-½ x 6-¾ inches. There is an impression of a paperclip previously applied, and several small tears, as well as some markings and age-tone. Condition is Good.