cover 1891, 10c Violet on red (44), three fine singles and an additional horizontal pair of 5c Ultramarine (40), tied on four covers to N.Y. by Hong Kong Jan-Apr. 1900 c.d.s. cancels, each with ms. docketing of the 'U.S.S. Monadnock', all with original contents (each headed 'U.S.S. Monadnock'), contents relate derogatory and amusing description of U.S. Marines, another tells of a shell explosion (killing one and injuring six) on the 'U.S.S. Wheeling' while firing a 21 gun salute to celebrate the German Emperor's birthday, another mentions 50 Japanese naval cadets on board inspecting the ship, also mentions the 'U.S.S. Luzon' and the 'U.S.S. Cuba' (the other two warships captured from the Spanish), small faults, otherwise fine-very fine lot, very desirable Boxer Rebellion postal history