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1796 (37 GEO. III, CAP. 18).
Within England, Wales, and Berwick-- For a Single Letter.
Not exceeding 15 miles 3d.
From 15 to 30 miles 4d.
" 30 to 60 " 5d.
" 60 to 100 " 6d.
" 100 to 150 " 7d.
Over 150 miles 8d.
Within Scotland--
In addition to existing rates 1d.
1801 (41 GEO. III, CAP. 7).
Within Great Britain-- Not exceeding 15 miles 3d.
15 to 30 miles 4d.
30 to 50 " 5d.
50 to 80 " 6d.
80 to 120 " 7d.
120 to 170 " 8d.
170 to 230 " 9d.
230 to 300 " 10d.
For every 100 miles above 300 1d.
1805 (45 GEO. III, CAP. 11).
Within Great Britain, in addition to existing rates--
1d. for a single letter 2d. " double "
3d. " triple "
4d. " an ounce letter.
1812 (52 GEO. III, CAP. 88).
Within Great Britain-- For a single Letter.
Not exceeding 15 miles 4d.
Above 15 but not exceeding 20 miles 5d.
" 20 " " 30 " 6d.
" 30 " " 50 " 7d.
" 50 " " 80 " 8d.
" 80 " " 120 " 9d.
" 120 " " 170 " 10d.
" 170 " " 230 " 11d.
" 230 " " 300 " 12d.
" 300 " " 400 " 13d.
" 400 " " 500 " 14d.
" 500 " " 600 " 15d.
" 600 " " 700 " 16d.
" 700 miles 17d.
These rates were re-enacted by I Vict., cap. 34, -- 3. The usual increased charges for double, treble, and ounce letters applied throughout. Additional rates were charged in respect of conveyance by packet boat, e.g. for a single letter between Holyhead and Dublin, 2d.; in respect of Menai Bridge, 1d.; in respect of Conway Bridge, 1d.; and in respect of any letter conveyed in Scotland by a mail carriage with more than two wheels, 1/2d. (See 1 Vict., cap. 34, ---- 3, 5, 6 and 7).[674]
By 2 and 3 Vict., cap. 52, the Treasury was empowered to regulate rates of postage, and subsequent changes have been made by Treasury Warrant.
1840.
Not exceeding 1/2 ounce (uniform rate 1d.
irrespective of distance of transmission).
" 1 ounce ( " " " ). 2d.
For each additional ounce, or fraction of an ounce, 2d.
1865.
Rate for letters exceeding 1 ounce in weight reduced to 1d. for each 1/2 ounce, or fraction of 1/2 ounce, after the first ounce.
1871.
Not exceeding 1 ounce 1d.
" 2 ounces 1-1/2d.
For every additional 2 ounces or fraction of 2 ounces up to 12 ounces, 1/2d.
For letters exceeding 12 ounces in weight, 1d. per ounce, including the first ounce.
1885.
Rate of 1/2d. per ounce after the second ounce continued without limit.
1897.
Not exceeding 4 ounces 1d.
For every 2 ounces, or fraction of 2 ounces, thereafter, 1/2d.
1915.
Not exceeding 1 ounce 1d.
" 2 ounces 2d.
For every 2 ounces, or fraction of 2 ounces, thereafter, 1/2d.
