1837 8/6 stamp
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2017 11:47 pm
Hi all,
We have an old letter which mentions an 8/6 stamp.
We have no idea what this may be, presumably it is some form of payment but have never come across it before. We have tried a Google search without success.
Any information gratefully received.
The text reads
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Leith 24 Nov 1837
Dear Sir
We have received your favor of the 22nd Inst enclosing an 8/6 stamp signed by you which you wish us to fill up to the extent it will carry at 1 month, and apply the amount in ordering wheat from Danzig. We are of course desirous to meet you in the most liberal manner we can, but we think we mentioned to you, that we are very desirous to avoid as much as possible having paper in circulation and we would prefer your arranging the present deposit in cash, which can be done afer you shall have seen your friend provided he determines to order wheat from Danzig. 1837
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Regards
Ron and Eunice
We have an old letter which mentions an 8/6 stamp.
We have no idea what this may be, presumably it is some form of payment but have never come across it before. We have tried a Google search without success.
Any information gratefully received.
The text reads
Quote
Leith 24 Nov 1837
Dear Sir
We have received your favor of the 22nd Inst enclosing an 8/6 stamp signed by you which you wish us to fill up to the extent it will carry at 1 month, and apply the amount in ordering wheat from Danzig. We are of course desirous to meet you in the most liberal manner we can, but we think we mentioned to you, that we are very desirous to avoid as much as possible having paper in circulation and we would prefer your arranging the present deposit in cash, which can be done afer you shall have seen your friend provided he determines to order wheat from Danzig. 1837
Unquote.
Regards
Ron and Eunice