Complete folded letter datelined 'Remed 12 Fbro 1861' inside franked with 1855 ½r blackish green 'Isabella' issue (SG 1a) tied by PARILLA cancel with REMEDIOS cds in blue dated 1 MAR 1861 alongside. Addressed to USA and charged 10c on arrival with circular 'STEAMSHIP 10' marking in black (as the ½r only paid for the postage within Cuba). A scarce overseas use of the first issue.