Entire letter written "Scio li 6 Novem 1847" canc. "SMYRNE TURQUIE*19.NOV.1847", boxed "PP" and "PAQUETBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANEE", via "MARSEILLE*28.NOV.47", arr. "LYON*30.NOV.47". Disinfection slits and caceht "PURIFIE AU LAZARET/MALTE". On reverse postage paid "15" (dec). Very fine.