Private William Morris
cover 1879 (July) XU5 to England, endorsed "Active Service in Zululand. From No. 19/168 Pte. William Morris Hr Ms 80th Regiment" countersigned by Lieutenant T.J. Chamberlain at lower left, bearing Transvaal Queen's head 1d., faults as originally affixed around the edge of the cover which has been refolded and ironed for display, tied by Dundee Natal "34" cancellation, showing Dundee "NO. 34 P.O./14/7/18/79/NATAL" indented shield cancellation, backstamped "G.P.O./17 7/1879/NATAL" and "IRONBRIDGE/A/AU 21/79/P.O.S.B.", flap missing and slightly trimmed at top, but scarce.
Details
cover 1879 (July) XU5 to England, endorsed "Active Service in Zululand. From No. 19/168 Pte. William Morris Hr Ms 80th Regiment" countersigned by Lieutenant T.J. Chamberlain at lower left, bearing Transvaal Queen's head 1d., faults as originally affixed around the edge of the cover which has been refolded and ironed for display, tied by Dundee Natal "34" cancellation, showing Dundee "NO. 34 P.O./14/7/18/79/NATAL" indented shield cancellation, backstamped "G.P.O./17 7/1879/NATAL" and "IRONBRIDGE/A/AU 21/79/P.O.S.B.", flap missing and slightly trimmed at top, but scarce.
Further details
Note:
Lieutenant Tankerville James Chamberlain had served in the Transvaal in charge of two 6-pounder guns in November and December 1878. During 1879, his campaign was very similar to that of Captain Anderson - see lot 552 for details.
Lieutenant Tankerville James Chamberlain had served in the Transvaal in charge of two 6-pounder guns in November and December 1878. During 1879, his campaign was very similar to that of Captain Anderson - see lot 552 for details.