Netherlands Indies. (United States). 1834. Stamp-less folded letter written from Batavia dated 'February 23 1834' addressed to Providence with oval 'Batavia Franco' in orange-red and m/s 'Franco', endorsed 'via Anjer'/ per New London', forwarded by 'Paine Striker & Co' with hand-stamp in red on face and circular 'New York Ship/ Jul 7th' and rated '204' in red ink m/s.
Very fine item of Trans-Atlantic mail from Batavia in transit over 135 days with small 'Paine - Striker' forwarding agents applied in Batavia type not listed by Rowe.