India. (French Settlement In India). 1865. Envelope addressed to France bearing French General Colonies Yvert 3, 10c bistre (pair) and Yvert 5, 40c orange tied by dotted lozenge with adjacent 'Etabs. Fr. De L' Inde/ Pondichery' date date stamp '6th Aout 65' endorsed 'Messageries Imperiales' with boxed 'PD' and octagonal French entry cachet 'Etab. F. Amb/ Mars./ 2' in red '5 Sept' (Salles 1886) with Toulouse receiver on reverse. Very fine 1st Issue French General Colonies 'Eagle' issue from the French Settlement in Pondichery.