Natal 1897 Soldier's Letter 9th Lancers

1897 SOLDIER'S LETTER from Pietermaritzburg (GPO Natal cds 3 JY) to London (arrival cds JY 26). VF example of PENNY CONCESSIONARY RATE franked single Natal QV 1d. Sender was "Corpl Martin Reserve Troop 9th Lancers", the cover bearing required Officer's countersignature ("E R Gordon, Capt / Comdg Reserve Troop 9th Lancers") for this military concessionary rate. Attractive. Rare.