Auction #42: Worldwide Spring postal history and classic stamps

1837 (18 Aug). Rancho Santa Rita / near Matamoros - USA. EL. With full contains posted at "PUERTO DE / MATAMOROS" (xxx/RRR) + Franco endorsed on reverse "per Goleta COMANCHA" / Captain Breda PP. Via NO Oct 2 + ship (both blue). Historical text reads: the letter reports the hardships of ranching: "…the comanches and other indian tribes are hostile and make it impossible to harvest … the preparations of the Mexican armee to attack Texas are not completed due to lack of horses, artillery and ammunition … hostilities can not be expected before spring …" ilustrated MMM page 137 (VIII).