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1900(Jul 7) crested In Dienst, O.V.S. Official envelope captured by Imperial troops & modified in manuscript to OHMS & countersigned by Officer of 2nd Royal Irish Rifles to Ordnance Officer, East London cancelled Smithfield/O.V.S. thimble d/s [with incorrect date slugs reading 7 Jy 19] & on rev manuscript note stating envelope was Commandiered by Imperial troops & with East London / C.G.H [9 Jul 1900] arrival d/s …..vertical creases & stained to 50% on reverse