13th Sept. 1854. IR to Perkins Bacon

INLAND REVENUE;

SOMERSET HOUSE, LONDON ;

13 Sept., 1854.

GENTLEMEN,

The Board of Inland Revenue have had before them your letter of the 5th instant requesting that a new flat die for the preparation of postage stamps may be prepared. I am directed to acquaint you that they have consented to your request.

I am to state however that on the completion of the new die you will be required to submit to the Board a proof impression of the same together with a proof impression of the present die.

I am, &c., &c.,

[Signed] THQMAS KEOGH.

MESSRS PERKINS, BACON & Co.

Source: Bacon Vol 2, p104.

AP March 2015