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Auction: 25011 - The David Spivack Collection of Queen Victoria Overprinted for use in the Bechuanalands
Lot: 378

(x) Bechuanaland
Military Telegraphs
Telegrams
1890 (?) (18 May) telegram from the quartermaster at Taungs to his compatriot at Vryburg, the message reads, "The new runner is required to take six parcels laying here and any extra mail matter which may arrive Monday. I propose sending him with the regular runner to hand to see the mail delivered safely. I have succeeded in getting mounted trustworthy man for twenty shillings. Please instruct"; some corner faults at top. An interesting document

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Estimate
£120 to £150