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.