Galveston, Republic of Texas, 6th April, 1840. Dateline on lengthy 3½ page folded letter to Westfield, Mass., oval "Forwarded By, A.F. James, Comn. Merchant, Galveston, Texas" handstamp, blue "New Orleans, La., Apr 14" cds and manuscript "27" rate; light cover corner stain at lower left, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)