U.S.A. Prephilately. Duplicate letter dated "New York august 23 1843" sent by Great Western Steamship Company "GREAT WESTERN" from New York 31.8.1843 to Liverpool 14.9.1843, then by a Thames Packet to the Netherlands. The original letter was sent by the Old Line sailing packet "VILLE DE LYON" according to the content of this letter. Cancellations e.g. LIVERPOOL SHIP 14.SP and ENGLAND OVER ROTTERDAM. Nice item.