United States. (France). 1843. Stamp-less envelope addressed to France written from New York dated 'Sep 30 43' with New York date stamp and 'Paid' hand-stamp with m/s/ '10', endorsed 'per steamer "Caledonia" via London with faint boxed New Romney/ Ship Letter' on reverse and framed accountancy 'Colonies/ &c Art 12' on face, French entry cachet and rated '17' in m/s on arrival with oval '1d' for local post. Very fine.