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1901(Feb 25) Envelope bearing O.F.S. 1d ovpt. V.R.I. 1d tied oval barred numeral 17 with Ladybrand cds alongside with Bloenfontein O.R.C (27 Feb) transit cds on back to Boer POW at Greenpoint & with blue circular Censor / Prisoner of war, violet unframed H.P. V. & British V Arms R. / OPENED UNDER MARTIAL ( LAW) (Type 16) tied unframed violet PRISONER OF WAR & redirected with indelible pencil to “Roslin Castle” with Censored L P.