PRE-STAMP MAIL TO OR FROM GUERNSEY; 31 May 1801 EL to Eastbourne, datelined at Guernsey initially rated '1/-' (10d inland letter rate + 2d packet rate - Guernsey to Weymouth) and rerated '1/1'(d) to include a 1d agents fee. Front with double-lined oval "Ship Lre/[CROWN]/WEYMOUTH" h.s. and rear with London transit d.s. plus a c1809 'OHMS' E to 'His Majesty's Ship Phoenix' without markings or charge and carried free. (2 covers) Cross Reference: SHIP LETTERS, FREE MAIL, OFFICIAL MAIL (Image)