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or collection of parcels in the provicces.
6.
The above rates are calculated on
the supposition that the parcel would not be transported acroés Italy and France, &
but that they would be carried
by
Ala
from Egypt via Gibraltar, extirely by
P. & C. packet. In case
of their being
and Fravce co
transported by way of Htaly and
{
perhaps a charge of 1/12 per tt is London
kfcover-
and 40 cents in Hougkong might cover
the expense.
7.
These rates would include the Houghtong
Registration fee,
and all outward parcels would
be delivered in Hongkong or Chis
Vexpense
t
or
prepaid.
9.
free of
Customs dues. All parcels would be
On its inward parcels, Hongkong
would receive, I presume, 3 per tt.
or a
bulte rate representing that postage.
9. The
9.
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The last paragraph ofell: Blackwo
letter under report suggests that the matter.
should be
arranged by direct correspondence. between the Colonial Post Office and London.
I would the
send a
therefore.
copy of
ask your permission to this Report direct to the
Imperial Post Offin.
I have ro
(Signed) Asfister:
Postmaster General