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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.

}

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