cover 1841 (7 May) entire sent from "Hong Kong Harbour" and addressed to Ceylon, endorsed "Eastern Expedition", rated "1/8d" and bearing boxed "CALCUTTA/SHIP LETTER" datestamp on reverse, fine. Long and interesting contents, written cross-ways, give a facinating account of the early life in Hong Kong and includes the imminent departure of his regiment (the 18th) on the Blenheim and the Blonde, "...Captain Elliot has appointed himself Governor of Hong Kong..." and the selling of allotments for building