UNPAID MILITARY CONCESSION RATES CHARGED 2d; Trio with Sep. ...

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UNPAID MILITARY CONCESSION RATES CHARGED 2d; Trio with Sep. 1848 EL (large part transcribed) to Scotland datelined at Fort St George from Colour Sgt Alexander Hosie of the 25th regt with Madras GPO and Aberdeen d.s. on rear and a "2" charge mark on front contents ref. '....the death of Colonel Chambers which took place at sea off the island of Ceylon.......the Rgt devalued when....Lieut Colonel of the old school who it is said sleeps with the articles of war under his pillow & takes them to church in his pocket....I am in good health but not content for this is one of the most disgusting stations in the country...' and Mar. 1852 EL to Edinburgh 'From No. 1613 Pte Jas. Cuddie 5 Co. H.M. 61st Regt' and datelined at Sabathoo; '....it was then that I saw through the design of those who were interested in this affair, every species of temptation was held out to me, to induce me to remain as I was an outcast and a deserter from the service I had voluntarily entered......' with oval "INDIA" and "2"(d) charge mark on front plus a c1850 front to England 'From No. 365 Private Peter Coats 2nd Queens Royal Rgt' countersigned at base with oval "INDIA" and ms. '2'(d) charge mark on front. (3 items) Cross Reference: MILITARY - PENNY CONCESSION RATES, SCOTLAND, INCOMING OVERSEAS MAIL