cover 1837 (18 Aug.) Soldier's letter (a little grime stained and with some splitting sympathetically restored) "From John Douglas Pte HM 45th Regt." at Poonamullee via Madras, countersigned by C.O. and showing "POONAMULLEE/POST FREE" (HG 2), "MADRAS/SOLDIERS LETTER/FREE" c.d.s. in red (HG SD 10) and almost complete circular "INDIA SOLDIER &/LONDON/3". Rare and exhibits well. Photo