Complete stampless folded letter datelined 'Mexico 1st March 1845' with manuscript 'Per Royal Mail Steam Packet' on front with FRANQUEADO MEXICO cds in red dated 1 MAR. Sent via the British Post Office at Veracruz with fine strike of the VERA-CRUZ British P.O. cds dated MAR 3 1845 on reverse and rated 2/3 in manuscript on front. Addressed to UK with arrival cds on reverse. A nice item handled by both the Mexican and British post offices.