South Africa: Mafeking: 1899 (Sept. 17) large “The Governor of the/Cape of Good Hope” stampless O.H.M.S. envelope to Surrey, sent by Major Alexander Godley two days before commencement of works to create the 6 mile perimeter, with straight line “OFFICIAL-PAID” in red and squared circle despatch and Kimberley Oct. 7 transit on reverse, some faults, also illustrated maps of Cape Colony and Natal & Kaffraria (1850) and of the Royal Steam Packet Co. routes to the West Indies. General Sir Alexander Godley (1867-1957) was adjutant to Colonel Baden-Powell and remained during the siege, Baden-Powell, later referring to Godley in a despatch as his "right hand man". (4 items) Photo. (Image1)