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GB RPSL PB-CORRESP-LB-101053-367
Title
Letter regarding Indent for Cheques and Printing Methods
Date(s)
- 6th March 91. (Creation)
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1 page
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English
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Summary: This page is a letter acknowledging receipt of an order for 3000 books (215,000 cheques), discussing instructions for binding, labelling, and engraving 'On Government Account' on certain cheques. It references previous correspondence from 1889 and discusses issues with machine-printed cheques not being suitable for the climate in Madras and potentially Colombo, mentioning the need for new engraving plates.
