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1917 (Oct 29) National War Work Council, Army & Navy, YMCA printed envelope with US Flag together with letter written in French & datelined 29 Oct 1917 from J.C. Blair 201st Aero Squadron, Am. Exp. Forces to Southbridge, Mass bearing 1c tied Mail C(ourier/US Army Bag canceller & with violet unframed Held By US Mail Censor /No Extra Postage Due……… War Tax came into effect on 2 Nov 17 & this hand stamp was used by Censor to notify PO that mail had been posted prior to this date but this item was short paid to begin with & it seems the hand stamp saved the Postage Due for that as well……..Very interesting AEF US Air Force item