Spanish Colonies. (Cuba - United States Forwarding). 1828. Pre stamp folded letter written from Santiago de Cuba dated '1st Aout 1828' addressed to France endorsed 'per voir Anglaise', routed via the United States with boxed 'Forwarded By/ G.C. & S. Howland/ New York' in red on reverse, with m/s '10' on face (compulsory pre payment in the U.S.) with framed 'Pays D' Outremer/ Par La Havre' in red on face (Salles Fig 83) and circluar date stamp '27th Sep 1828' and Bordeaux receiver 'Oc 8 1828' on reverse, rated '13' decimes on arrival.