Red "New York Dec 3" cds with red "MAIL ROUTE" marking on 1828 folded cover datelined "At Sea Lattd. 38° 48' - Longd. 70° 26', Oct 10th 1828" to Boston Mass., red "New-York Dec 3" cds and red manuscript "37½" rating, cover endorsed "Pr. Azelia" at bottom left, Very Fine.

Joshua Smith began writing this letter on October 10, at sea. After two additions at sea, he wrote a following note on "OCT 24th off Tortuga Bank." The following note was on "OCT 31st at "Plaquemine" LA. On Nov 9th, he wrote from New Orleans, where he sold the cargo. The Ship "Azalia" arrived in New York on Dec 3.

Letter mentions ship travels and that the "Chariot" sails well.