Compagnie Generale Transatlantique

(French Line / Ligne H)

The French Line operated between New York and Havre beginning in 1864.  The French Line operated until 1974.

Paris, France, August 26, 1869, Paris August 27 “Pl. De. La Bourse” postmark, per French Line (Ligne H) St. Laurent departed Brest August 28, 1869, arrived New York, September 10, 1869. "NEW YORK SEP. 10, 21 U.S. NOTES" depreciated currency exchange office marking, rated due 21 U.S. Notes (15 cent rate), 12 cent French debit to US.