The wrapper below was sent from London to Bristol in April 1807 after Jane, Duchess of Gordon docked from a voyage to Madras. As a double letter it was charged 2 x 4d ship letter fee at the sealed bag rate plus 2 x 9d for the post from London to Bristol, giving a total charge of 2/2d.
On its journey to Madras, the ship carried supplies and troops to the Cape as part of the expedition that captured the Dutch Cape Colony in 1806.
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