United States. (Netherlands - Transatlantic Mails). 1843. Folded letter addressed to Amsterdam dated 'Baltimore 4th Dec 1848', endorsed 'per "Cumbria" / from New York' (erased), routed via London with transit '22/12' on reverse and forwarded with oval 'Forwarded By/ George Peabody/ London 22 Dec 48' on reverse and Dutch entry cachet 'Engeland/ over Rotterdam' in red on reverse (Van der Linden 1025), Amsterdam arrival '15/12' on reverse and manuscript '60' Dutch cents due rating.
The "Canbria" was a Cunard Line steamer sailing from New York via Halifax to Liverpool.