THIRTIETH CONGRESS—FIRST SESSION.
H. R. 330.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
March 14, 1848.
Mr. Gayle, on leave, introduced the following bill: which was read twice,
and commited to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the
Union.
A BILL
To establish the rates of postage on steamboats and other
water craft, not in the employ of the United States.
H. R. 330.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
March 14, 1848.
Mr. Gayle, on leave, introduced the following bill: which was read twice,
and commited to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the
Union.
A BILL
To establish the rates of postage on steamboats and other
water craft, not in the employ of the United States.
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre- sentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That from and after the passage of this act, there shall be charged the same postage on letters and other mailable matter sent by steamboats or other water craft, not employed by the Postmaster General, from one post office to another post office, as is required by law to be paid when conveyed by land in the United States mail, between such post offices: Provided, That no postage shall be charged on such letters, and other mailable matter, as are authorized by law to be conveyed by such steamboats or other water craft, free of charge. |
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