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1901(Jan ?2) Stampless mourning envelope to Rennes endorsed “Corps D’Occupation de Madagascar” cancelled octagonal Corres D’Armees / Diego Suarez d/s & on reverse Rennes [20 Feb] arrival d/s ……..The 2nd Madagascar Expedition commenced 1 Mar 1895. A French colony was declared 6 Aug 1896 & a Pacification period continued until 1902 with scattered disturbances till 1905.