Mauritius. 1853. Stamp-less envelope written from Providence dated 6th Avril 1853' addressed to France cancelled by 'Crown Mauritius' date stamp 'Ap 9 1853' with hand-struck 'Ship Letter' on face, routed via Great Britain with boxed 'Colonies/ & Art 13' accountancy with French entry cachet and charged with hand-struck '15' on arrival with La Fleche receiver '4th Juil 53' on reverse. Superb.