Telegraphic usages. 1880 Indian Telegraph form receipt, to Quetta, bearing three 1r top halves (pair and single) with full, clear KANDAHAR 2-1-80 straight-line cancel. Light crease affects the single. Boxed red PASSED. Small faults and a repair at top left; rare ? ? Manuscript note on reverse, presumably a transcript of the message; 'To Inspector Post Offices Quetta. Am prepared to work money orders as soon as necessary forms are supplied. Public anxious' (Image)

Telegraphic usages. 1880 Indian Telegraph form receipt, to Nari Gorge, bearing strip of three 1r top halves with almost full, clear KANDAHAR 14-4-8(0) straight-line cancel. Boxed red PASSED. Small faults; rare ? ? Manuscript note on reverse, presumably a transcript of the message; 'Lindsay requires Post Office Nari Gorge will open one soon as' (laudi?) 'provided - Can you arrange for one' (Image)