Netherlands Indies. (United States). 1849. Stamp-less envelope written from Boston dated 'Nov 26 1849' addressed to Batavia endorsed 'Per overland Mail/ via Marseille' , sent 'care of Messrs Brown Shipley & Co, Liverpool' (forwarding agents) on the steamer "America", charged with hand-struck '5' with 'America/ Liverpool' and Liverpool/Paid in red 'Dec 13' and London 'Dec 14' , m/s '2/2' and rated '160' in m/s on arrival. Superb item full of character.
Ex Bulterman.