"PAID 1/2 & 50"

Ferriage in Upper Canada was abolished in 1837 reducing the combined rate to New York from "9 & 25", (Cy. & U.S. cents), to "7 & 25"

A double letter was therefore rated "1/2 & 50"

The letter is marked "via New York"

Postmarks: -
"CITY of TORONTO U.C. DE 29 1837"
"LIVERPOOL SHIP LETTER" Robertson type S13 recorded in black 1815-39
"N 2 FE 2 1838" (London)

Transit time to London 35 days.

Rate Markings: -
"PAID 1/2 & 50" in red, (1/2d Cy & 50 cents U.S.)
"3/2" (Stg) - 2 x 8d ship letter and 2 x 11d inland postage Liverpool-London,

The letter states: - "I now send it" (an important document) "enclosed herein". The enclosure made the letter liable to double postage.