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cover 1896 (Aug.) envelope, with original letter headed "Kosheh", to London marked "Active Service, No stamp available", showing "WADI HALFA/CAMP" c.d.s., boxed "T" and "5D/F.B." h.s.; the letter includes "We hear Dervishes are building a fort at Dongola" and includes references to Slatin Pasha and the Nile flotilla steamer. The envelope opened-out and with some peripheral faults. Photo