cover 1800 and 1806 E.L. to England and France respectively, the former from Fort Royal and showing "PORTSMOUTH/SHIP LETTER" struck on arrival; the latter from St. Pierre and showing "MAYENGE" (Mainz, which had been overrun by Napoleon) transit handstamp. An interesting pair.

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cover 1800 and 1806 E.L. to England and France respectively, the former from Fort Royal and showing "PORTSMOUTH/SHIP LETTER" struck on arrival; the latter from St. Pierre and showing "MAYENGE" (Mainz, which had been overrun by Napoleon) transit handstamp. An interesting pair.

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