Note 91 — Chapter XVI
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The official intimation was received at the Post Office on the 28th of May. On the same day Lord Salisbury wrote to the receiver-general as follows:—
General Post Office, May 28, 1822.
Sir—I have received instructions from the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury to acquaint you that on the 5th of July next you are to retain in your hands the salary of £2500 hitherto paid to me as joint postmaster-general.—I am, etc.,
Salisbury.
R. Willimott, Esq., Receiver-General.