1870, folded letter to New York, datelined St. Thomas, 13 May, struck on front with blue oval of Hurtzig & Co, forwarding agents, postmarked with St. Thomas c.d.s. (14 May) of the D.W.I. Post Office, franked with United States 1869 10c yellow, prepaying the 10c per 1/2oz rate, endorsed “per North America,” of the U.S. & Brazil Mail Steamship Co, which departed St. Thomas that day, adhesive cancelled on arrival with N YORK STEAMSHIP c.d.s. (21 May), scattered toning spots, horizontal fold clear of adhesive, else a fine usage of the 10c 1869 Pictorial from St. Thomas.
