Newspapers.—Addressed to the United Kingdom must be prepaid at the ordinary commuted rate, or two cents each paper, if transient. Newspapers addressed to British Colonies and Foreign Countries are not forwarded by the above Steamers.
On Book Packets and Packets of Patterns and Samples addressed to the United Kingdom, 8 cents per 4 ounces (see Table of Rates, page 258), which must be prepaid. Book Packets, and Packets of Patterns and Samples addressed to British Colonies and Foreign Countries are not forwarded by the above Steamers.
The Registration Fees are the same as by Canadian Steamers in Table No. 2.
Letters, &c., intended for despatch by the Packets sailing from New York or Boston should be specially so addressed.
TABLE No. 4.
Rates of Postage to Bermuda and West Indies, by British Mail Packet, sailing from Halifax to Bermuda and St. Thomas, monthly.
| COUNTRY. | Letters. | For each Newspaper. | On Printed Matter. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bermuda | 6 cents per ½ oz. | 2 cents | 6 cents per 4 oz. weight |
| West Indies, British and Foreign | 12 cents ” | ” | ” |
These Rates should in all cases be prepaid by Postage Stamps. Unpaid correspondence cannot be forwarded by this route.