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1918 (Apr 14) Plain envelope to Easton PA bearing Washington 3c (Scott 502) tied 4 bar U.S. Navy datestamp with alongside double ring PASSED BY CENSOR /Apr 14 1918. of U.S.S Michigan…..

Michigan’s First World War operations included convoy, training and battle practice operations in the western Atlantic area. In January-April 1919, soon after the war’s end, she was employed as a troop transport, bringing home over a thousand veterans of the conflict.Kimes records this censor used from 7 Dec 1917 – 22 Nov 1918