cover 1855 (23 Jan.) soldier's entire letter "From 2822 Cr. Sergt. S. Doyle 45 Regiment", countersigned at lower left, from Fort Beaufort to London, bearing 1d. pale brick-red, good to large margins all round showing portion of adjoining stamp at foot, tied by black triangular cancellation, showing "2" h.s.; backstamped "GRAHAM TOWN/JA 23/1855" red oval, "CAPE TOWN/JA 27/1855" red c.d.s. and "14 MAR 14/1855" upon arrival; side flaps removed and slightly trimmed; fine appearance; very scarce.