Guernsey - 1d Soldiers Rate. 1797 (Aug 4) Entire letter from Maria Maclean addressed to "Hector Carvy Soldier 2nd F. Regt at Lochley, Achnacraig by Edinburgh" and signed "Chas Maclean Lt. Col. 1st. B.F", prepaid at the 1d soldiers concession rate, with curved first type "GUERNSEY" and a red London Paid datestamp. An early and very scarce 1d soldiers rate letter from Guernsey. Photo on Page 194. (Image1)

Guernsey. 1794-95 Entire letters both with fine curved first type "GUERNSEY", the first from John Smith, Light Company, 60th Regt. at Fort George, sent to his brother in Scotland detailing his 400 mile march from Dumfries to Southampton completed in 41 day, a further 25 days spent on the "Minerva" transport at Spithead and three day voyage to Guernsey, the address panel endorsed "Missent to Dumfries", some soiling. The other from Captain Lombard of the 94th Regt. stationed at Rocquaine. (2).

Guernsey. 1799-1805 Entire letters (4) and an entire comprising 1799 entire letter from Captain Campbell of the 79th Grenadiers prepaid to the mother of his servant making her a monthly allowance of 7/6, with curved "GUERNSEY"; 1800 entire letter from the Southampton forwarding agents Seward & Pipon to "Capt Brown, 93rd Regt., Guernsey" regarding a trunk shipped on the "Vigilant"; 1805 entire letter from Major Charles Bruce, 39th Foot, with faint Guernsey handstamp; 1801 entire letter from a soldiers widow, written from H.M.S "Sandwich" at Gillingham where she worked as a servant, to "Major Johnston, Royal Invalids, Guernsey"; and 1801 entire to "Lieutenant Cole of the Royal Invalids, Castle Cornet or Elsewhere in Guernsey", the last with a few faults, otherwise fine. (5).

Guernsey Militia - Despatch Rider Mail. 1797-99 Entire letters, both headed "On Service" and carried by military despatch rider, both from Head Quarters, the first from Major Wm. Green to "Thomas Sausmarez, Deputy Judge Advocate, Guernsey" telling him the General Court Martial is to hold itself in readiness to meet as soon as Capt. Kelly arrives from Jersey; the other to "Colonel Popetin, Army of the North Regt", telling him awkward men and boys are to be assembled for exercise at least once a week, signed by Inspector T. Sausmarez. (2).

Guernsey Militia - Despatch Rider Mail. 1800 Entire letter concerning a reported fire, the address panel headed "H.M. Service" and addressed "Lt Gen. Sir John Doyle Bart. &c., Dispd from Richmond Bks at 1/4 part Eight O'Clock P.M Dec. 13th 1810 Wm Sonelt Brigade Major", the reverse endorsed "Received at 10 O'Clock P.M", fine and scarce. Photo on Page 194. (Image1)

Guernsey & Jersey Militias. 1810-1909 Entire letters, covers, a postcard and documents, with 1810 document appointing Elias Guerin a Captain in the Guernsey Militia, signed by Earl Pembroke (Governor of Guernsey) and T. Sausmarez; 1822 printed orders to assemble at Fort George, addressed to "Captn D Sausmarez, 6th Compy" and 1840 entire letter from Government House concerning promotions, to "Capt & Adjt Elias Guerin, Capt. Charles Guerin & Lieut John Collings Guerin, 1st Royal Guernsey Militia" (both privately carried, possibly by despatch rider); 1851 War Office entire letter to Guernsey concerning payments for militia service; 1872 stampless O.H.M.S cover with letter to Peter Duzuemin 2nd Rifles, carried by military messenger; 1884-1901 covers to Royal Guernsey Militia or R.G.L.I; 1908 postcard franked 1/2d with violet "MEDICAL CORPS / (cross) / THE ROYAL MILITIA OF GUERNSEY"; and 1909 Guernsey Militia identity card. (9).

Jersey - 1d Soldiers Rate. 1817 Entire letter to Bristol headed "From Jervis Jefferies Private 55th Regt" and countersigned by the Commanding Officer, prepaid at the 1d concession rate, with "JERSEY" scroll handstamp. He requests letters to be directed to "Jervis Jefferies, Capt Friends Company, 55 Regt of Foot, Saint Peters Barracks, Jersey or elsewhere". A very scarce 1d rate soldiers letter from Jersey. Photo on Page 194. (Image1)

Jersey. 1797-1821 Entire letters with 1797 letter from Capt. McDonald to "Lieut Colonel M. McLain, Dumbartonshire Fencibles, Guernsey" concerning a visit from the regiments stationed in Jersey to those in Guernsey, with "JERSEY" handstamp; 1809 letter from Wm. Ward, 34th Regt. at "Princes Reserve Camp, Lisbon", formerly stationed in Jersey, who acknowledges "your former letter addressed to Jersey which has come to hand"; and 1821 letter with fine "JERSEY" scroll, from Lt. Hawkins concerning a possible promotion at the time of the Coronation. Also 1831 official letter from Government House concerning movements of two soldiers. The Lisbon letter with edge fault, otherwise fine. (4).

Naval Mail. 1800-14 Entire letters with 1800 letter from H.M.S "La Desiree" at Sheerness, to Jersey; 1805 part letter from H.M.S "Strenous" to H.M.S "Irresistable" at Sheerness with "JERSEY" handstamp (faults); and 1814 printed O.H.M.S Victualling Office letter from London to the owners of the sloop "Enterprise" in Guernsey requesting £10.14.91/2 for bread and beef supplied by H.M.S "Imogen" to the "Enterprise", endorsed "Not Known" and returned. (3).