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Reference code
GB RPSL PB-CORRESP-LB-101104-131
Title
Correspondence regarding security for contract and forgery prevention methods
Date(s)
- Febry 16th 1857; Febry 19th 1857 (Creation)
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1 page
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English
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Summary: This page contains two letters. The first, dated February 16th, 1857, acknowledges acceptance of a tender by the East India Company and provides names for securities. The second, dated February 19th, 1857, discusses concerns about forgery methods, including photography and the anastatic process, and mentions patented methods to secure bank notes against copying.
