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Overseas Mail to and from Scotland

Evidencing Migration and Trade Around the World from 1800 to 1879
Purpose Background
T o show mail to and from Scotland while providing Scotland lies north ofEngland and is a part of Great
the storyline of migration and trade between Scotland Britain. Statistically, the population of Scotland was
and nations around the world. The timeframe begins at less than 10% that ofEngland. Nineteenth Century
1800 with Scotland under British postal authority and Scotland was characterized by having experienced
ends when most nations have joined the UPU. both large scale industrialization and a great outward

movement of population.
What You Will See Currency 12 pence ( d) = 1 shilling ( 1/-)
Cover descriptions include rates and transit times;
routing and markings details are indicated where
Key items are boxed in maroon.
significant. Social history complements the wide range
of destinations shown. Text used for storyline and quotes

Exhibit Plan
Scottish Migration Frame 1

Mail from the 1800s-1850s
Scottish Industries & Trade Frames 2 -3
Highlights industries shown by mail
Mail from the 1820s- 1850s
Scottish Mail Around the World Frames 3-7
Reflects migration and trade globally

Mail from the 1850s-1870s

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Tobago 25 July 1802 and
London transit, reverse 75%

Tobago, 25 July, 1802-53 days

Unpaid letter Edinburgh, privately carried by forwarder, "fwd. by Allan Broadrock
Esq." 1 ld rate applied in London for inland rate via mail coach. 13 September
London transit on reverse, 16 September 1802, Edinburgh receipt.
Avery early date for surviving Caribbean plantation related mail.