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Where was "St. Joseph, F1.T." or possibly "St. Joseph, FI. T." shown on a postmark dated Dec 8, 1837?

My best guess is that "T." stands for "Territory". I'm thinking Missouri or Michigan as likely locations. I also note that Michigan became a state in January 1837. This letter was from an M.L. Cavert to "Uncle" Matthew Sherwood in Saratoga County,…