Natal 1897 Soldier's Letter from 9th Lancers Ladysmith

1897 SOLDIER'S LETTER from Ladysmith (VF Ladysmith Natal cds OC 9) to Croydon, England (arrival cds OC 30). VF example of PENNY CONCESSIONARY RATE franked single Natal QV 1d. Sender was "No 3702 N.C. Plowman 9th Lancers Natal", the cover bearing required endorsements and Officer's countersignature "C H Willoughby, Capt, Officer Commanding D Squadron" for this military concessionary rate. Attractive, rare, a superior example of this mail.