Netherlands East Indies. (United States - Censorship). 1941. Envelope written from the 'Bureau of Advice, Batavia' addressed to 'The Netherlands Government Minister, Washington' bearing Netherlands Indies SG 430. 15c blue tied by Batavia date stamp with boxed 'Niet Door Censuur Geopend/ 85' censor cachet on face and United States 'Released/ By Authority of the District Postal Censor'.
Mail to and from Government Offices abroad were not subject to censorship.