Entire letter dated MADRAS 11/SE/1843 and posted to MADEIRA (arrival 2/JA/1844), on front bearing red oval "INDIA", and on reverse the rectangular red mark "MADRAS - 1843 Septembre 20 - Paid" with manuscript 5A., and "G.P.O. 184 Sep 28" in black, along red circular datestamp "X 13 NO 1843", excellent quality!
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