cover 1828/29 (27 Aug.) entire letter to Valletta, headed "Revenge at Vourla", written by Captain Norborne Thompson, commanding H.M.S. Revenge, Vourla Bay, Gulf of Smyrna, showing on reverse very fine "Sept:11 4d:" h.s. (DC-4l) and two indistinct "OPENED & RESEALED/LAZZARETTO OF MALTA" red wax seals; the letter describes the Russo-Turkish war including "The rugged Russian Bear is eating up the Turkies". Photo