Publisher's Synopsis
""How James Chalmers Saved The Penny Postage Scheme: Letter Of The Dundee Bankers And Merchants To The Lords Of Her Majesty�������s Treasury (1890)"" is a historical document that recounts the efforts of James Chalmers, a Scottish businessman, to save the Penny Postage Scheme. The book contains a letter written by the Dundee Bankers and Merchants to the Lords of Her Majesty�������s Treasury in 1890, which details Chalmers' role in advocating for the scheme and preventing its abandonment.The Penny Postage Scheme was introduced in 1840 and allowed people to send letters anywhere in the UK for a penny. However, by the 1860s, the scheme was facing financial difficulties, and the government was considering abandoning it. Chalmers, who was a prominent member of the Dundee business community, was a strong supporter of the scheme and believed that it was essential for the growth of commerce and communication.Chalmers' advocacy for the Penny Postage Scheme is detailed in the letter, which outlines his efforts to mobilize public support, lobby politicians, and gather data to demonstrate the scheme's economic benefits. The letter also describes the opposition that Chalmers faced from some quarters, including from those who believed that the scheme was a drain on the government's finances.Overall, ""How James Chalmers Saved The Penny Postage Scheme"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the importance of the Penny Postage Scheme and the efforts of those who fought to preserve it. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of communication and commerce in the UK.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
