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The Queen creates a formal postal system between England & the American colonies...
The Queen creates a formal postal system between England & the American colonies...
Item # 666869
August 29, 1710
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 29, 1710
* Establishment of post offices in American colonies
* Anne, Queen of Great Britain
The back page contains considerable detail on what is likely a very significant event in the creation of a formal postal system between England and the American colonies.
The report includes: "Whereas Her Majesty has been pleased to direct, that a monthly correspondence be established between this kingdom and her dominions on the continent of America by packet boats to pass to and from Bristol and New York, between which last place and the several provinces, colonies and settlements of New-England, East and West Jersey, Pennsylvania Carolina, Rhode Island, regular inland posts are already settled; and others are about to be settled thro Maryland, Virginia, North and South Carolina..." with more. Included as well are the: "...rates for the portage of letters and packets to and from the General Post Office in London and New York...".
This is identical to the reports in the issues dated August 22 and August 24. It was common that documents of significance would be printed more than once.
Single sheet, 7 by 11 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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