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GB RPSL PB-CORRESP-GEN-100008-310
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Correspondence regarding rollers and proofs for postage dies
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- 23 Jan 1871, 1 Feb 1871 (Creation)
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4 pages
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Summary: This correspondence includes two letters from the Stamping Department, Inland Revenue at Somerset House. The first letter, dated 23 Jan 1871, discusses the need for a new soft roller for plate preparation and mentions Mr. Gill and Mr. Prococh. The second letter, dated 1 Feb 1871, requests the supply of proofs from various postage dies for the Postmaster General and for personal retention, addressed to Perkins Bacon & Co by W. Hill.