CO129-278 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1897 [11-12] — Page 29

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3. I would in my opinion consider it undignified for the British Government to raise money by tendering sheets of obsolete stamps for sale.

Moreover, I have reason to believe that they could not be disposed of for a sum in any way approaching to their face value, and that they probably could not be disposed of in one lot for more than £200; and we know they were not disposed of by tender.

Under these circumstances, I have reconsidered my approval of the sale of the stamps and must request that you will cause them to be destroyed.

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All stamps.3. I would in my opinion consider it undignified for the British Government to raise money by tendering sheets of obsolete stamps for sale.Moreover, I have reason to believe that they could not be disposed of for a sum in any way approaching to their face value, and that they probably could not be disposed of in one lot for more than £200; and we know they were not disposed of by tender.Under these circumstances, I have reconsidered my approval of the sale of the stamps and must request that you will cause them to be destroyed.
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