FRENCH OCCUPATION

1862 JULY 11: MEXICO to FRANCE
4 Reales red on yellow  for prepayment of postage to Vera Cruz.
Octagonal MEXIQUE / FLORIDE postmark struck on board.

1867 JULY 13: VERA CRUZ to SPAIN
FRANQUEADO VERACRUZ to indicate prepayment of local postage
and two 80c French adhesives for postage to France. Taxed in Spain
"8" Reales alongside 1 / MEXIQUE / 1 French Maritime Post.

1868: VERA CRUZ to HAVANA
Franked with 20c and 40c French adhesives. 
Taxed upon arrival 3 Reales and 60c for special
French Post rate between Caribbean ports.

1864 JUNE 14: MEXICO to FRANCE
4 Reales green for prepayment of postage to Vera Cruz.
Octagonal MEXIQUE / LOUSAINE postmark.