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GOSHEN
.....and some did not.
Although the consent previously mentioned was granted in November 1858, it did not come into
force until February Ist 1859. This cover, docketed 'Alexander Thomson February 21st 1859' is
backstamped 'Kingston February 23nh. The postal rate is correct at 6d. per Y2 oz. for offices
bet\veen 60 and 100 miles from Kingston, Goshen being 68 miles from the capital.
.....and some did not.
Although the consent previously mentioned was granted in November 1858, it did not come into
force until February Ist 1859. This cover, docketed 'Alexander Thomson February 21st 1859' is
backstamped 'Kingston February 23nh. The postal rate is correct at 6d. per Y2 oz. for offices
bet\veen 60 and 100 miles from Kingston, Goshen being 68 miles from the capital.
