Lot 20051 – 1899 (Nov 15). contents with pre-printed letterhead

1899 (Nov 15). Printed envelope countersigned by an official of the 47th Reg. of U.S. Volunteers aboard USS “Thomas”, with matching contents bearing pre-printed letterhead “U.S.A. Transport Thomas/Bound for Manila” with same illustration and written “Off the Coast of Spain”, addressed to New York with Gibraltar duplex ds at right, and 10c postage due stamp at left on arrival; a very scarce usage.