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GB RPSL PB-CORRESP-LB-101104-190
Title
Correspondence regarding Exchequer Bill plates and contract penalties
Date(s)
- 27 May 1857, 30 June 1857 (Creation)
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1 page
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English
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Summary: This page contains correspondence discussing the quality of gum used for stamps in hot climates, the sending of altered Exchequer Bill plate proofs, and issues regarding penalties for delayed deliveries in contracts for Trinidad, Natal, and Bahamas. The letters are dated 27 May 1857 and 30 June 1857 and mention several individuals and the Exchequer Office.
