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GB RPSL PB-CORRESP-LB-101104-150
Title
Correspondence on Security Features for Bankers Notes and Delay in Ceylon Postage Stamp Contract
Date(s)
- March 28th 1857 (Creation)
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1 page
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English
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Summary: This page contains correspondence discussing security features for Bankers Notes, specifically the use of blue, red, green, or yellow inks to prevent forgery, and a letter acknowledging receipt of an inquiry regarding a delayed contract for postage stamps for the Government of Ceylon, citing the sudden death of a bookkeeper as a reason for the delay.
