Unused on cover / entire letter 1843 (22 May) entire letter headed "Grand Cay Turks Island" per "Schr Thomas" to Buffalo, New York State, rated "27" (due) and showing "SHIP" and New York c.d.s. in red; faults in places. A long letter regarding trade and including "... am not informed whether American vessels will be permitted to pass the St. Lawrence, if they (the British) do not allow it, our Govt. ought to shut them out of Lake Michigan"

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Unused on cover / entire letter 1843 (22 May) entire letter headed "Grand Cay Turks Island" per "Schr Thomas" to Buffalo, New York State, rated "27" (due) and showing "SHIP" and New York c.d.s. in red; faults in places. A long letter regarding trade and including "... am not informed whether American vessels will be permitted to pass the St. Lawrence, if they (the British) do not allow it, our Govt. ought to shut them out of Lake Michigan"