Ceylon. 1831. Pre stamp cover front endorsed 'On H.M. Service' written from Colombo dated '24th November 1831' addressed to 'The Civil Pay Dept, Kandy' cancelled by framed 'Crown/ Colombo/ Post Free/ 25 Nov 25/ 1831' and signed by Government agent. Scarce item of internal mail type with curved foot known from 1833 (see Proud).