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A. British North America November 16, 1847- May 14, 1849
1. Canada
MR. 20, 1849 to New York, NY. e
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4 /2d. < 60 miles and 10~ > 300 miles.
AU 7, 1848 to Burlington, VT. e
Quadruple rate in Canada 1/6: paid in cash and triple rate in the US: 15~ in stamps.
On June 5, 1845, Canada's Deputy Postmaster General Stayner published a table of rates showing
that Canadian rates increased in full ounce increments while US rates increased by lf2 oz. increments.
