“‘No. 1. Telegraphic Despatch.
“‘The Hon. Charles Connell, Woodstock,—
“‘Just received notice from the Governor that new decimal stamp cannot be issued until approved by Governor in Council. Have seen Hale. Telegraph him. He can put all right.
(Signed), S. L. Tilley.
“‘Fredericton, 27th April, 1860.’
“‘No. 2. Telegraphic Despatch.
“‘The Hon. S. L. Tilley,—
“‘If that is required you can procure the order, as any delay now will make trouble all over the country, as instructions have gone out and all stamps called in.
“‘(Signed), Charles Connell.
“‘Woodstock, 28th April, 1860.’