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WEST INDIES MARITIME MAIL - PRE 1842
SHIP LETTERS
An entire written in Dominica on 29th May 1821 addressed to Peterhead endorsed By Brig
Anna, Capt. Rogerson. It was landed at Gravesend where it was struck with Tabeart S5 and
initially charged l/2d - 8d ship letter and 6d inland for 22 miles to London. In the Ship Letter
Office on 25th July this was changed to l/10d and then to 2/- to Peterhead - 8d ship and l/4d
inland for 602 miles, with the addition of a 14 d Scottish wheel tax. Ex Robertson.
An entire written in Trinidad on 6th May 1827 addressed to London and endorsed Pr
Dawson. On arrival at Weymouth it was struck with Tabeart S4 and as a double letter (a Bill of
Lading was enclosed) it was charged 3/4d - 2 x 8d ship letter and 2x lOd inland for 127 miles.
It is not known why so many letters like this were not endorsed “Consignees”. Ex Robertson.
