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Lot# 4158 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 4158 India

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    1844 (Feb 22): Entire letter written from Bangalore to London, endorsed "By Red Sea Steamer", struck on reverse with boxed & dated BANGALORE despatch in red. Interesting content: "We must leave off corresponding through Bombay...The Suez and Calcutta Steamers bring letters much faster than the Government Steam Packets which go to Bombay...I am writing with rage at Sir Hugh Gough not sending for me to visit Gwalior before the Battle of Maharajpore. The men on both sides appear to have fought stoutly but all the generalship was on the enemy side....Lord Ellenborough (should) forbid Sir Hugh Gough ever commanding in the Field". Struck on front with fine oval INDIA in red and rated 1/10d. due to pay on arrival. A fine and rare entire of great historical interest.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold