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 (x) British East AfricaImperial AdministrationOn 31 August 1895, the Foreign Office stated that all territories in East Africa which
were then under British protection (except the islands of Pemba and Zanzibar, and also the Uganda Protectorate), would be included in one Protectorate under the name British East Africa1895-96 "On India " Provisional IssueCovers1897 (22 Feb.) double
rate envelope (complete with five letters written at various locations between 16 January and 18 February) from F.W. Krieger, running an African funded mission at Nzawi, to New Britain, Conn., U.S.A., bearing 2a. blue in combination with 1896 "Small
Queen" 3a. grey sharing Mombasa squared-circle datestamp, the reverse with Zanzibar (20.2) and arrival (28.3) c.d.s.; the envelope with flap re-attached and with large manuscript "Jan 1897" in blue ink on face. A fascinating and most unusual cover.
Photo Note: The first letter is written at Lanjaro Camp, the second at his residence in Kilungu, the third from Camp Danjari while travelling to the coast, and the final two while he was in Mombasa. The contents, which come complete with
transcripts, give a fascinating insight to life in the remote locations that he visits (Image1)
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