British civil prisoners held by German East Africa WWI
A few years ago, Nick Colley, showed a cover addressed to a Miss Blackthurne with a Navy censor and Zanzibar stamps. I've been looking into civil prisoner mail and there apparently aren't many examples. The one from Nick has a back story: https://www.surreyinthegreatwar.org.uk/category/military/page/59/?post_type=story
With reference to the Missionaries interned in German East Africa, the magazine reported that the Bishop of Zanzibar had cabled to confirm that parcels could be sent, “At sender’s risk. Address, c/o Naval. Letters forbidden. He also advised that he had sent clothing and that all were alive. This was of particular importance as the Rector’s sister, Gerrude Blackburne, was one of the interned.
Finally, it was reported that the Rector had received a telegram from Zanzibar stating that all interned Missionaries in German East Africa, some thirty or so, including the Recotrs own sister Miss G E Blackburne, had been released.
I have attached one cover sent by Major Howard D.S.O. after he was released as well as Nick's cover.
Does anyone have any British/South African or Indian prisoner of war (civil or military) covers from WWI East Africa?
Oh, excellent work, Robert, many thanks indeed for sharing that, very much appreciated.
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