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RATES OF POSTAGE.

LETTERS TO ANY PART OF THE UNITED STATES, 8 cents for
each 1-2 ounce of part thereof.

DROP LETTERS, 2 cents.

ADVERTISED LETTERS, 1 cent, in addition to the regular
rates.

VALUABLE LETTERS may be registered on application at
the office of mailing, and the payment of a registration fee
not exceeding 20 cents.

TRANSIENT NEWSPAPERS, Periodicals, Pamphlets, Blanks,
Proof Sheets, Book Manuscripts, and all mailable printed
matter, (except circulars and books,) 2 cents for each and
every 4 ounces. Double these rates are charged for Books.

UNSEALED CIRCULARS, (to one address,) not exceeding 3
in number, 2 cents, and in the same proportion for a
greater number.

SEEDS, CUTTINGS, ROOTS, &c., 2 cents for each 4 ounces
or less quantity.

ALL PACKAGES of Mail Matter not charged with letter
postage must be so arranged that the same can be conveniently examined by Postmasters; if not, letter postage
will be charged.

NO PACKAGE will be forwarded by mail which weighs
over 4 pounds.

ALL POSTAGE MATTER, for delivery within the United
States, must be PREPAID by stamps (except duly certified
letters of soldiers and sailors); otherwise, double the above
rates will be charged on delivery.

WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS, (one copy only,) sent to actual
Subscribers within the County where printed and published, free.

LETTERS TO CANADA and other British North American
Provinces, when not over 3,000 miles, 10 cents for each
1-2 ounce. When over 3,000 miles, 15 cents. Prepayment
optional.

LETTERS TO GREAT BRITAIN or IRELAND, 24 cents. Pre-
payment optional.

LETTERS TO FRANCE, 15 cents for each 1-4 ounce. Pre-
payment optional.

LETTERS TO OTHER FOREIGN COUNTRIES vary in rate ac-
cording to the route by which they are sent, and the
proper information can be obtained of any Postmaster in
the United States.