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Auction: 8029 - Soldiers' Rates of the BE - Gerald Sattin Collection
Lot: 123

Burma 1853 (27 Nov.) entire letter "From Corpl. John Turner No. 173 No. 6 Compy 2nd. Eurpn Ben. Fusiliers" at Prome to England, countersigned by the Commanding Officer and showing framed "india" h.s. and "2" charge mark, the reverse with Calcutta Ship Letter Free and arrival c.d.s., both across the join; interesting contents including "...last night the Deputy Commissioner was stabbed upon his bed in five places and the sentry killed. The country is surrounded by hills and jungle and filled with dacoits". An attractive cover written during the 2nd. Burmese War. Photo Estimate £ 500-600

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£450