1900 taxed envelope with enclosed seven page letter from a trooper in the 3rd NZ Contingent addressed to Christchurch. Cancelled 'ARMY P.O. 53 S AFRICA' c.d.s. 'SP 3 00' The envelope overweight hence the deficiency charge handstamp. Franked horizontal pair 1d postage dues tied 'CHRISTCHURCH' c.d.s. '10 OC 00'