India. (Afghan War). 1878. Envelope with crest of the 'Tenth Royal Hussars' addressed to England bearing India SG 81, 6a pale brown tied by Nowshera duplex 'Nov 4' and endorsed on reverse 'Nowshera 4Nov 78 Afghan War', routed via Bombay No 9 9' with Fairford arrival on reverse 'Nov 29th'. The 10th Royal Hussars fought in the Battle of Ali Masjid at the start of the Second Afghan Campaign.