1850 (May 18) Havana, Cuba to Paris, France via New York, folded letter with manuscript "Forwarded by F. Echarte, May 18th 1850" flap endorsement, red "New York May 18" exchange cds, carried by Tod & McGregor City of Glasgow from New York May 18 to Glasgow arriving June 2, handstamped two line "Greenock/Ship Letter" and green Greenock (6.2) backstamp, red London (6.3) backstamp and matching "Colonies/&cleaned.Art.13" framed h.s., Calais (6.4) entry cds with manuscript "30" decimes due rating, some minor aging spots, F.-V.F., This is the maiden return voyage of only 4 round voyages for Tod & McGregor, this is the only recorded cover by this steamship under original owners. A scarce non-contract steamship voyage. Estimate  $400 - 600. The "City of Glasgow" was the first iron screw steamship to operate on the Atlantic. She made five voyages on the Glasgow - New York service on Tod & McGregor's own account and sailed on her maiden voyage on April 15, 1850. $0 (Image)