By Express (Foot Messenger) within seven English miles, 2_s._ 6_d._

By Estafette (Mounted Messenger) a charge must be made at the rate of

2_s._ 6_d._ per three English miles for countries comprised in the

Austro-Germanic Union, but for other towns the charge is 1_s._ 6_d._ per

English mile. If, however, the distance is unknown, a sufficient deposit

must be taken.

All charges to be prepaid by sender.

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