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• May 31 1844 (Creation)

Royal Philatelic Society London

91 J. C. Freeling Ess Sir, 69 Fleet Street May 31 1844. Suice or Mr Bacon had se interview with you last week, we have maturely, considered the subject of the Bruising of the Caper and Permit Labels which your Hon the Board decidedre intrust to us. In so so doung we. have great reasonte believe that your Steam Engine having been even erect cale about a quarter of a Century will be found when taken down to re- quire considerable repairs, the of which, until so taken to peries. it is impossible to predetermine; and as m many. improvements have. been made in Steam Enquires since its erection. in the end although first sustancest may prove as economical to us, and certainly would be more convenient to you, we have determined to erect a as soon as our Premises cambe prepari and m not in the Mer Mean Engine Euquie to receive it and if it meets your approbation put up the now at MrDonkins so that their Machine. Printing Machine may be ready to begin begin work, if you please the other delay. monent you stop at the Excise, and no would he experienced, except be the very. short one req require Prepot the Excise and puſion for taking down the small Prepot the it up again Engine here. We should of course take your present ain without much les and trust to sell it a again us. we Sir, 92 69 Fleet Shut Dune 4th 1844 The Honble. The Commissioners of Excise having honoured us with the Appointment to Punt in future the Paper & Permit Labels heretofore done by them, and the appoint ment involves matere al alterations in our Premises we have now. to beg the Stout le the Comm the of Stamps & Taxestive favors. 1t that they will allow us to work night and day- (except Sundays) for such a period and we believe Swecks will be sufficient as will accpopulate of cofficicnt Stock of Adhesive Labels to keep them supplied during the alterations and repairs which will table (after commencing) about six weeks-and это That your How the Board will permit the remobal of the printing of the Postage Labels to another portion ofour Premises which has been explained to your Matill. certainly and. which will be more commodious, better lighted, & vensitated I Iin every way better than the present- and of course entirel distinct from the rest of our premises; infact now are, a or more so than they ; as they will have a distinat staircase Pentrancer If required our Survey. shall wast upon your Honble Board with the plan of the intended alterations which will certainly conduce to the health & comfort of all The compliance of your Souble Board with our requests will very greatly oblige Sir. concerned. Thomas Hamps & Choces. to to S tould this meet your approbation soe shall fan Humas Keogh loge obliged by being informed thereof that we may preparatous operations immediately (The Secretary to the Hontles), Board of Excrise We have the honor to be, Sir. very respectfully que partumble &Obat St. P. Bot. commen very respectfully Signed Your humble shot sts. PBAP 91 J. C. Freeling Ess Sir, 69 Fleet Street May 31 1844. Suice or Mr Bacon had se interview with you last week, we have maturely, considered the subject of the Bruising of the Caper and Permit Labels which your Hon the Board decidedre intrust to us. In so so doung we. have great reasonte believe that your Steam Engine having been even erect cale about a quarter of a Century will be found when taken down to re- quire considerable repairs, the of which, until so taken to peries. it is impossible to predetermine; and as m many. improvements have. been made in Steam Enquires since its erection. in the end although first sustancest may prove as economical to us, and certainly would be more convenient to you, we have determined to erect a as soon as our Premises cambe prepari and m not in the Mer Mean Engine Euquie to receive it and if it meets your approbation put up the now at MrDonkins so that their Machine. Printing Machine may be ready to begin begin work, if you please the other delay. monent you stop at the Excise, and no would he experienced, except be the very. short one req require Prepot the Excise and puſion for taking down the small Prepot the it up again Engine here. We should of course take your present ain without much les and trust to sell it a again us. we Sir, 92 69 Fleet Shut Dune 4th 1844 The Honble. The Commissioners of Excise having honoured us with the Appointment to Punt in future the Paper & Permit Labels heretofore done by them, and the appoint ment involves matere al alterations in our Premises we have now. to beg the Stout le the Comm the of Stamps & Taxestive favors. 1t that they will allow us to work night and day- (except Sundays) for such a period and we believe Swecks will be sufficient as will accpopulate of cofficicnt Stock of Adhesive Labels to keep them supplied during the alterations and repairs which will table (after commencing) about six weeks-and это That your How the Board will permit the remobal of the printing of the Postage Labels to another portion ofour Premises which has been explained to your Matill. certainly and. which will be more commodious, better lighted, & vensitated I Iin every way better than the present- and of course entirel distinct from the rest of our premises; infact now are, a or more so than they ; as they will have a distinat staircase Pentrancer If required our Survey. shall wast upon your Honble Board with the plan of the intended alterations which will certainly conduce to the health & comfort of all The compliance of your Souble Board with our requests will very greatly oblige Sir. concerned. Thomas Hamps & Choces. to to S tould this meet your approbation soe shall fan Humas Keogh loge obliged by being informed thereof that we may preparatous operations immediately (The Secretary to the Hontles), Board of Excrise We have the honor to be, Sir. very respectfully que partumble &Obat St. P. Bot. commen very respectfully Signed Your humble shot sts. PBAP

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Summary: The letter discusses the condition of a steam engine that has been in use for about 25 years and the decision to erect a new one. It also mentions preparations to install a printing machine and the need for approval to proceed.

To: J. C. Freeling Esq

Date: May 31 1844

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