3070 – ERIVAN X

U.S. Gun Boat ITASCA, Naval Letter, pre-printed envelope, franked with 3 rose, cancelled with target obliterator and tied by "New Orleans LA / Jan / 29 /64" double-circle c.d.s., to Bridgeton, New Jersey, endorsed "in care of Capt. Joseph Porter", adhesions to back from prior mounting, a rare naval cover, evidently prepared for free frank naval mail purposes, in this case postage paid with 3c adhesive.