Britain, Parliamentary Papers on the Post Office

Session 1821, 23 January - 11 July

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Introductory Notes

Indexes to Parliamentary Reports and Papers relating to the Post Office and Postage: 1735-1839.
1840 (10) XLII.1.



Session 1821, 23 volumes

Bills, Public 3 vol. I - III
Reports from Committees 6 vol. IV - IX
Reports from Commissioners 3 vol. X - XII
Accounts and Papers 11 vol. XIII - XXIII
General Alphabetical Index of Bills, Reports, Estimates, Accounts and Papers, Session 1821.
General alphabetical index to the printed bills, reports, estimates, accounts and papers, of session 23 January to 11 July, 1821.
1821 (---) XXIII.523, 17 p.
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7th Parliament of the UK, 2nd Session, 1 & 2 George IV



Debates

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Bills and Acts

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Bill for mitigating Severity of Punishment in Cases of Forgery, and for more effectually detecting Forgery of Bank of England Notes and Bills.
2 Geo. IV.--Sess. 1821. A bill for mitigating the severity of punishment in certain cases of forgery, and the crimes connected therewith; and also for the more effectually detecting the forgery of Bank of England notes and bills.
1821 (393) I.537, 4 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Bill for mitigating Severity of Punishment in Cases of Forgery, and for more effectually detecting Forgery of Bank of England Notes and Bills (as amended on Report).
2 Geo. IV.--Sess. 1821. A bill [as amended on the report] for mitigating the severity of punishment in certain cases of forgery, and the crimes connected therewith; and also for the more effectually detecting the forgery of Bank of England notes and bills.
1821 (562) I.541, 4 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Bill for mitigating Severity of Punishment in Cases of Forgery, and for more effectually detecting Forgery of Bank of England Notes and Bills (as amended on Re-commitment).
2 Geo. IV.--Sess. 1821. A bill [as amended on re-commitment] for mitigating the severity of punishment in certain cases of forgery, and the crimes connected therewith; and also for the more effectually detecting the forgery of Bank of England notes and bills.
1821 (593) I.545, 4 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Bill for explaining and amending Acts relating to Stamp Duties, and for extending Relief in cases of Spoiled Stamps: (as amended by Committee).
2 Geo. IV.--Sess. 1821. A bill [as amended by the committee] for explaining and amending certain acts relating to stamp duties, and for extending relief in cases of spoiled stamps.
1821 (408) II.605, 24 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Bill for explaining and amending Acts relating to Stamp Duties, and for extending Relief in cases of Spoiled Stamps (as amended on Re-commitment).
2 Geo. IV.--Sess. 1821. A bill [as amended on re-commitment] for explaining and amending certain acts relating to stamp duties, and for extending relief in cases of spoiled stamps.
1821 (486) II.629, 28 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Bill to authorize Postmaster General to receive additional Rates of Postage for Conveyance of Letters and Packets on Establishment of Extra Post in Great Britain.
2 Geo. IV.--Sess. 1821. A bill to authorize His Majesty's Postmaster General to receive certain additional rates of postage, for the conveyance of letters and packets, on the establishment of an extra post in Great Britain.
1821 (590) II.1139, 4 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Bill to remove Doubts as to Amount of Stamp Duties on Deeds and other Instruments in Great Britain and Ireland.
2 Geo. IV.--Sess. 1821. A bill [as amended by the committee] to remove doubts as to the amount of stamp duties to be paid on deeds and other instruments, under the several acts in force in Great Britain and Ireland respectively.
1821 (627) III.1251, 4 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Bill to grant additional Stamp Duties on Proceedings in Courts of Law, and to repeal other Stamp Duties in Ireland.
2 Geo. IV.--Sess. 1821. (Ireland.) A bill to grant additional stamp duties on certain proceedings in the courts of law, and to repeal certain other stamp duties, in Ireland.
1821 (641) III.1707, 16 p.; PDF [ProQuest]
http://www.dippam.ac.uk/eppi/documents/9348

Bill to grant additional Stamp Duties on Proceedings in Courts of Law, and to repeal other Stamp Duties in Ireland (as amended by Committee).
2 Geo. IV.--Sess. 1821. (Ireland.) A bill [as amended by the committee] to grant additional stamp duties on certain proceedings in the courts of law, and to repeal certain other stamp duties, in Ireland.
1821 (704) III.1723, 18 p.; PDF [ProQuest]
http://www.dippam.ac.uk/eppi/documents/9349



Reports and Papers

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Select Committee on Correspondence relative to proposed Extra Post. Report.
Report from the Select Committee on the Correspondence Relative to an Extra Post.
1821 (688) IV.331, 4 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Coms. of Inquiry into State of Dept. of Stamps, Reports, Proceedings.
Stamps. Copies of the reports of the commissioners to inquire into the state of the Department of Stamps, and of the proceedings of the Lords of the Treasury thereupon.
1821 (156) X.271, 8 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

1821 (602) XIV.135, persons with two commissions

Account of Clerks admitted to Civil Offices in United Kingdom, 1816-21.
Civil offices. Returns to an order of the Honourable House of Commons, dated the 6th of April 1821;--for an account of all clerks, and others, admitted to any civil office, in the United Kingdom, since first January 1816; together with their names, dates of their appointments, offices they hold, with the amount of the salaries and emoluments they receive; separating each department, and Ireland, Scotland, and Great Britain, from each other;--also, a similar account of all clerks, and other officers, whose services have been discontinued during the same period. I. Great Britain.--II. Ireland.
1821 (710) XIV.353, 210 p.; PDF [ProQuest]
(Stamp Revenue Department, p. 162-165; Post Office, p. 165-166)
(Ireland, Stamp Office, p. 198; Post Office, p. 199)

1821 (160) XVI.147

Account of Cash Balances in hands of Bank of England, 1820 (Postmaster General).
Bank of England. No. 2. An account of the balances of cash in the hands of the Bank of England, on the first and fifteenth days of each month, in the year 1820;--resulting from the Postmaster General's account with the bank; stating the average balance of the year, made up from the said days.
1821 (161) XVI.149, 2 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

1821 (162) XVI.151
1821 (163) XVI.155
1821 (166) XVI.163

Accounts relating to Forgery of Bank of England Notes, and Number of Convictions, 1818-20; Account of Average Amount of Bank Notes and Post Bills in Circulation, April 1817-20.
Bank notes. --(1.)-- An account of the number of persons who have been convicted of the forgery of Bank of England notes; for the three last years; distinguishing each year; being from the 1st of January 1818 to the 31st of December 1820 inclusive. --(2.)-- An account of the number of persons who have pleaded guilty to the charge of having in possession forged Bank of England notes, at the sessions held for London and Middlesex; for the last three years (being from the 1st January 1818 to the 31st December 1820 inclusive); distinguishing each session. --(3.)-- An account of the number of persons convicted in Great Britain (including those who pleaded guilty,) for having in possession forged Bank of England notes, for the last three years (being from the 1st of January 1818 to the 31st of December 1820 inclusive); distinguishing each year.
1821 (195) XVI.175, 2 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Account of Number of Forged Bank Notes presented for Payment at Bank of England, 1818-21.
Bank of England. (1.) An account of the number of forged bank notes, which were presented for payment, at the Bank of England, during each of the three years 1818, 1819, 1820, and during 1821, to the 20th June inclusive; specifying the descriptions of such notes. (2.) Return of the number of persons convicted of forging notes of the Bank of England, during the years 1818, 1819 and 1820, and up to the 10th of April 1821. (3.) Return of the number of persons convicted of having forged notes of the Bank of England in their possession, during the years 1818, 1819 and 1820, and up to the 10th of April 1821. (4.) Return of the number of persons convicted for issuing forged notes of the Bank of England, during the years 1818, 1819 and 1820, and up to the 10th of April 1821.
1821 (673) XVI.183, 4 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Statement of Number of Persons convicted of Forgery of Notes of Bank of England, 1790-1820.
Forgery of bank notes. A statement of the number of persons convicted of any crime connected with the forgery of the notes of the Bank of England; in each of the years, from the year 1790 to the year 1820, both inclusive.
1821 (264) XVI.187, 2 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

1821 (265) XVI.215, forged notes

Account of gross Produce of Duties of Stamps on Fire Insurances in Great Britain, 1790-1820.
Fire insurances. An account, showing the gross produce of the duties on stamps on fire insurances in Great Britain, from the year 1790 to the 5th January 1821, both inclusive; distinguishing the amount received each year in England and Scotland.
1821 (65) XVI.361, 2 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Account of Number of Distributors of Stamps in Great Britain, 1819-20.
Stamps. An account of the number of distributers of stamps in Great Britain; their names, and the districts to which they are severally appointed; together with a return of all profits and emoluments arising to each of them respectively from such office, between the 5th of January 1819 and the 5th of January 1821, distinguishing each year;--also, a return of balances in their hands on the 5th day of April and 10th day of October in each of the above years; and of all arrears due from them on the 5th day of January 1821; together with the amount of the security given by each distributer on his appointment.
1821 (206) XVI.363, 8 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Account of Number of Stamps on Re-issuable Promissory Notes, 1819-20.
Stamps. An account of the number of stamps on promissory notes reissuable, of each class that have been issued, from the 5th of January 1819 to the 5th January 1821; distinguishing the amount issued in each quarter, and the correspondent produce in money.
1821 (267) XVI.371, 4 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Account of Number of Stamps on Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes not Re-issuable, 1819-20.
Stamps. An account of the number of stamps on bills of exchange and promissory notes not reissuable, of each class that have been issued, from 5 January 1819 to 5 January 1821; distinguishing the amount issued in each quarter, and the correspondent produce in money.
1821 (268) XVI.375, 4 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Account of Country Bankers' Notes stamped, 1804-21.
Country bankers notes. An account of the number of country bankers notes stamped, in each year, from the 10th October 1804, to the latest period to which the same can be made up.
1821 (403) XVI.379, 4 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Account of Amount of Stamp Duties on Re-issuable Promissory Notes in Great Britain, 1815-20.
Stamps. An account of the amount of the stamp duties, received upon re-issuable promissory notes, within Great Britain, in each year from 1815 to 1820, both inclusive; showing, the separate amount of stamp duties received on notes not exceeding £. 1. 1. Progressively, to those exceeding £. 50, and not exceeding £. 100.
1821 (416) XVI.383, 2 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

1821 (417) XVI.385, stamps on bankers' licenses

Account of Weekly Newspapers published in Metropolis, and Revenue from Stamp Duties, 1817-20.
Newspapers. An account of all the weekly newspapers published in the metropolis on Saturdays and Sundays; and also of those Sunday papers, of which there is an edition on Monday; and, an account of the revenue arising from the stamp duties on such newspapers, as far as the same can be ascertained from the entries and returns at the Stamp Office: for the years 1817, 1818, 1819 and 1820.
1821 (445) XVI.387, 4 p.; PDF [ProQuest]
Reprinted in <IUP-Newspapers-2>, p. 15-18.

Amended Account of Number of Newspaper Stamps on Weekly, News, 1819-20.
Stamps. An amended account of the number of newspaper stamps used in respect of the weekly paper, called "the News," and the duty payable thereon, for the years 1819 and 1820;--to be substituted instead of the statement in the account dated 17th April 1821, signed "Godfrey Sykes;" --[ordered to be printed 19 April; numbered 445.]
1821 (579) XVI.391, 2 p.; PDF [ProQuest]
Reprinted in <IUP-Newspapers-2>, p. 19-20.

Account of gross and net Revenue in Ireland from Customs, Excise, Taxes, Stamps and Post Office, 1790, 1800, 1810 and 1820.
(Ireland.) Revenue, Ireland. Returns from the Customs, Excise, Post-Office, and Stamp Offices in Ireland, to an order of the Honourable House of Commons, of the 27th February 1821;--for, an account of the gross and net revenue of Ireland, in the years 1790; 1800; 1810; and 1820; respectively. Viz. (1.)--Customs, Ireland. An account of the gross and net revenue of customs in Ireland, in British currency, in the years 1790, 1800, 1810, and 1820. (2.)--Excise and taxes, Ireland. An account of the gross and net revenue of excise and taxes in Ireland, in British currency, in the years ended 25th March 1790, 25th March 1800, 5th January 1811, and 5th January 1821. (3.)--Post-Office, Ireland. An account of the gross and net revenue of the Post-Office of Ireland, in the years 1790, 1800, 1810, and 1820. (4.) Stamp-Office, Ireland. An account of the gross and net produce of stamps in Ireland, in the years 1790, 1800, 1810, and 1820 respectively; in British currency.
1821 (451) XIX.57, 4 p.; PDF [ProQuest]
http://www.dippam.ac.uk/eppi/documents/9378

Proceedings on Investigation into Depts. of Customs, Excise and Stamps in Ireland for Reduction in Expense of Collection.
Revenue, Ireland. Proceedings on an investigation into the several departments of customs, excise and stamps, as to a reduction in the expense of collecting the revenue: viz: copies of letters from the Right Honourable Charles Grant, Chief Secretary to His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, to the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, dated the 26th October 1819, 15th January, and 23d February 1821, and enclosures; together with the minutes of the Board of Treasury thereon, dated the 28th July 1820, 13th February, and 6th April 1821; upon matters connected with the collection of the revenues of customs, excise, and stamps, in Ireland.
1821 (392) XIX.87, 44 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Account of Number of Distributors of Stamps in Ireland, and their Balances, 1819-20.
Stamp-Office, Ireland. An account of the number of distributers of stamps, their names, and the districts to which they were severally appointed; together with a return of all profits and emoluments arising to each of them respectively from such office, between the 5th day of January 1819, and the 5th day of January 1821, distinguishing each year;--also, a return of balances in their hands on the 5th of April and 10th of October in each of the above years; and of all the arrears due from them on the 5th of January 1821, so far as the same can be made up; together with the amount of the security given by each distributer on his appointment.
1821 (246) XIX.137, 4 p.; PDF [ProQuest]
http://www.dippam.ac.uk/eppi/documents/9388

Account of Number of Stamps on Promissory Notes, and Number of Country Bankers' Notes stamped, in Ireland, 1819-20.
(Ireland.) Accounts relating to stamps. --(1.)-- An account of the number of stamps on promissory notes reissuable, of each class that have been issued from the 5th January 1819 to the 5th January 1821, distinguishing the amount issued in each quarter, and the correspondent produce in money; and a like account of stamps on bills of exchange and promissory notes not reissuable, for the same periods; in British currency. --(2.)-- An account of the number of country bankers notes, of the following denominations, stamped in each year ending 9th March, from the year 1816 to 1821, both inclusive; viz.--notes not exceeding in value each £. 1. 1; notes exceeding £. 1. 1. and not exceeding £. 2. 2; notes exceeding £. 2. 2. and not exceeding £. 5. 5;--distinguishing each year and each denomination of note.
1821 (341) XIX.141, 4 p.; PDF [ProQuest]
http://www.dippam.ac.uk/eppi/documents/9389

Account of Sums paid on Sale of Stamps to Dublin Distributors, 1814-20.
Stamp Office, Ireland. An account of all sums of money paid in respect of salary or per centage, on the sale of stamps, to the Dublin distributers, during seven years last past, out of the public revenue; distinguishing the several years, and specifying, whether paid to the distributer at the Head Office, or to other distributers; together with the rate of per centage in British currency.
1821 (421) XIX.145, 2 p.; PDF [ProQuest]
http://www.dippam.ac.uk/eppi/documents/9390

Account of Sums paid out of Revenue of Stamp Duties on Law Proceedings by Board of Stamps in Ireland, 1814-20.
Stamp Office, Ireland. Law proceedings. An account of all sums of money paid during seven years last past, out of the incidents or otherwise, of the revenue of stamp duties, on account of law proceedings instituted or intended to be commenced by the board; distinguishing whether the sums were paid as fees to counsel, and whether to the regular counsel to the commissioners, or to the Attorney General and Solicitor General, or other counsel:--in British currency.
1821 (458) XIX.147, 2 p.; PDF [ProQuest]
http://www.dippam.ac.uk/eppi/documents/9391

Return of Appointment of Distributor of Stamps for Limerick, and Correspondence concerning Payments in relation to Appointment.
Stamps, Ireland. Return to an order of the Honourable House of Commons, dated 19th April 1821;--for, a copy of the appointment of R. Meade, late distributer of stamps for Limerick; and of any report or correspondence from or to the Commissioners of Stamps in Ireland, or of any extracts therefrom, relating to any payment of money which may have been made, by any person, in relation to that appointment.
1821 (527) XIX.149, 12 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Account of Number of Country Bank Notes stamped in Ireland, 1816-21.
Country bankers notes. Stamp Office, Ireland. An account of the number of country bankers notes, of the following denominations, stamped in each year ended the 9th March, from the years 1816 to 1821, both inclusive; viz. notes not exceeding in value each £. 1. 1.;--notes exceeding £. 1. 1. and not exceeding £. 2. 2.;--notes exceeding £. 2. 2. and not exceeding £. 5. 5.; distinguishing each year and each denomination of note.
1821 (388) XIX.161, 2 p.; PDF [ProQuest]
http://www.dippam.ac.uk/eppi/documents/9393

Return of Number of Persons convicted in Ireland of Forgery of Bank Notes, 1818-20.
(Ireland.) Forgery of bank notes. A return of the number of persons who have been convicted in Ireland of forgery, or having in possession forged bank of Ireland notes; distinguishing each; for the last three years, and specifying each year; and also, of the number of persons who have been executed for the same.
1821 (214) XIX.167, 2 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Return of Number of Persons convicted in Ireland of uttering Forged Bank Notes, 1818-20.
(Ireland.) Bank notes. A return of the number of persons who have been convicted, in Ireland, of uttering forged bank notes, for the years 1818, 1819, and 1820; and also, the number of persons who have been executed for the same.
1821 (513) XIX.169, 2 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Account of Sums paid for building Post Office of Dublin.
Post Office, Dublin. An account of all sums of money, paid out of incidents or otherwise, for building or furnishing the Post Office of Dublin, within seven years last past.
1821 (286) XIX.175, 2 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Account of Sums paid out of Revenue of Excise and Taxes, Customs and Stamp Duties, on Law Proceedings in Ireland, 1814-20.
Law proceedings: Ireland. Accounts relating to sums paid out of revenue of Excise and Taxes, Customs and Stamp Duties, on Law Proceedings in Ireland, 1814-20
1821 (360) XIX.351, 16 p.; PDF [ProQuest]
http://www.dippam.ac.uk/eppi/documents/9409

Correspondence relative to Establishment of Extra Post.
Extra post. Extracts from papers, intituled,"copies of all memorials or correspondence between the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury and the Postmaster General, or between the secretaries of the said boards, together with other correspondence, relating to the establishment of an extra post; so far as the same relates to the Post Office;--also, copies of all subsequent papers and correspondence between the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury and the Postmaster General, for any reports from their lordships or their officers, or any petition from the present mail-coach proprietors, on this subject, to the Postmaster General; and for the draft of the proposed agreement or contract offered to be taken by Mr. Burgess."
1821 (592) XXI.203, 52 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Account of Sum given to Mr. J.L. McAdam out of Post Office Revenue.
Post Office. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 26th March 1821;--for an account of the sum or sums of money given to Mr. McAdam; specifying under what authority, and from what funds, the said sum or sums have been so given.
1821 (424) XXI.255, 2 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Return of Number of Post Office Packet Boats at Harwich and Dover Stations, 1818-21.
Post Office packet boats. Return to an order of the Honourable House of Commons, dated 28th May 1821;--for a return of the number of Post-Office packet boats, at the Harwich and Dover stations: stating, the names of the captains of each, and the dates of their appointment to these packets; the number of voyages of each packet since the 1st January 1820 to the 1st May last; also the number of packet boats at these stations in 1818.
1821 (619) XXI.257, 2 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Account of Number of Packages shipped at Holyhead on Post Office Packets, 1821.
Holyhead packets. Post Office. Return to the orders of the Honourable House of Commons, dated 13th June 1821;--for, an account of the number of packages shipped at Holyhead on board the Henrietta trader, since the 1st January last, and of the number of voyages made by the Henrietta, from Holyhead to Dublin, in the same time;--also, an account of the number of packages shipped at Holyhead on board the Post-Office packets, since the 1st January 1821;--also, an account of the sum received for entries and duties; distinguishing the same on parcels brought from Holyhead to Howth by the Post-Office packet, since the 1st January 1821;--also, an account of the number of the said parcels on which a higher duty was paid than forty shillings:-- as far as the same relates to the Post-Office.
1821 (674) XXI.259, 2 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Correspondence between General Post Office and Treasury on Purchase or Building of new Post Office at Edinburgh, 1817-19.
Post-Office, Edinburgh. A copy of the correspondence between the General Post-office and the Treasury, respecting the purchase or building of the new Post-Office, at Edinburgh; and a copy of the contract or agreement for the purchase or building of the same. Nos. 1. 2. 3.
1821 (423) XXI.261, 14 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Correspondence between Board of Stamps and Treasury on Purchase or Building of new Stamp Office in Edinburgh.
New Stamp-Office, Edinburgh. Copies of the correspondence between the Board of Stamps, or any of its commissioners, and the Treasury; respecting the purchase, or building, of a new Stamp-Office, in Edinburgh;--also, copy of the contracts or agreements for purchasing or building of the same. Nos. 1, and 2.
1821 (488) XXI.275, 36 p.; PDF [ProQuest]

Correspondence between Board of Stamps and Treasury on Purchase or Building of new Stamp Office in Edinburgh.
New Stamp-Office, Edinburgh. Further copies of the correspondence between the Board of Stamps, or any of its commissioners, and the Treasury; respecting the purchase, or building, of a new Stamp-Office, in Edinburgh.
1821 (559) XXI.311, 4 p.; PDF [ProQuest]



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