Telegram - Peter Lalor to Walter Cotchett, 1878

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Summary:: Telegram from Peter Lalor to Walter Cotchett asking for copies of various documents. Dated 24 September 1878.
Description:: Single page document, white paper with black printed header and black handwritten text. Reverse side features very fine black printed text outlining the regulations and conditions.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Unknown - Unknown

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	228 mm (Width), 218 mm (Length)

Themes this item is part of:	Telegraphy Collection, Engineering Collection
Primary Classification:	COMMUNICATIONS
Secondary Classification:	Telegraphy
Tertiary Classification:	telegrams
Inscriptions:	Printed at top of front: "Telegram of Ten Words can be sent to any Station in Victoria for One Shilling. / E.T. - No. 2 / BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH, 96 " Printed with filled in handwritten words: "17 Collect 1/7 / Dated Post Ofice Sept 24 1878 " Printed: "The following despatch has been received for delivery, subject to the Regulations and Conditions under which Telegraphic / Messages are authorized to be transmitted in Victoria/ Telegram for" Handwritten text: "Walker Cotchett / Mgr N.N. Chives Co. / Send down copy of all documents / signed by Black also the papers / asked for in Solicitor's letter / Peter Lalor. " Printed: "***For Regulations and Conditions see other side."
Postmarked:	24 Sep 1878