Auction 309-320 - Great Britain 1840–1841 Europe & Overseas - Day 5

French Forces in Bulgaria prior to the Crimean Campaign 1854 (Aug 17): Document on "Armée d'Orient" stationery, written at Varna by the Payeur Général de Bellot stating: "a considerable quantity of letters destined for the Beritish Army arrive at the French HQ Post Office. These letters only bear the single rate applicable to addressee's living in France, often remain several days with out Post Office...". The Postmaster goes on to state that he wishes for a British Postal Official to be attached to the French Post Office to facilitate the sorting of mails, this method being in use in Gallipoli already. "This NCO could come daily to the Office, where he would take the letters in bulk paying the charges due...". Letter annotated at top in manuscript, either by Lord Raglan or his ADC "Colonel Steele to operate" and further manuscript "Lord Pakenham" at top. Rare and important document.rnrnProvenance: Collection Bernard Berkinshaw-Smith.