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on the English subsidy.

14. I may also add that the new rate would be

awkward with our stamps on the decimal system and that a num~

ber of mistakes might be expected.

15. Some of the above objections also apply to

the proposal re parcels which if adopted would mean a loss of

$4,000 more per annum.

24.10.98.

(sd.) A.M.THOMSON,

Postmaster General.