53. Stamp Office.- Stewart (The Hon. J., of The Stamp Office) [Letter Book], manuscript, 307pp. and 23pp. index, ruled in red, slightly browned, original green straight-grained morocco, gilt, rubbed, corners bumped, spine rubbed and faded, m.e., sm. 4to, Brighton 1st December 1826 - 3rd March 1829.
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“To: Mr Planta Stamps September 14th 1827… At my interview with Mr Harris and you in… July last it was determined that a principal Officer of Stamps in Ireland should be appointed with the Title of Comptroller General of Stamps and a salary of £900 per annum. It is at the same time appeared to Mr Harris that a principal Office of Stamps in Scotland… . The appointment of a Comptroller General in Ireland is clearly necessary as long as the Stamping Establishment is continued in that Country… .”