Folded letter from Paris office at Rue D' Enghien
This folded letter originated from the Paris office at Rue D’Enghien on November 12, 1870, (fifth collection) and was prepaid 30 centimes for the single weight letter rate to England under the current Franco-British Postal Convention. Based on the date and time of collection plus the arrival datestamp of November 25, 1870, it is likely that this letter was carried out of Paris by the balloon Général Uhrich.
The Général Uhrich carried only 80 kilograms of mail and was the first balloon to take flight during the night. Although the balloon descended into enemy-occupied territory, the passengers and dispatches were eventually conveyed to safety. Portions of the mails were sent to Luzarches and Viarmes for processing.
Date:
Paris/R. D’Enghien (collection) 12 November 1870
London (arrival) 25 November 1870
