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April 5, 1913
The Colfax Chronicle
Colfax, Grant County, Louisiana
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In the previous year, the UK received $35 million in postal orders from America and colonies, largely as gifts to relatives, with $14 million from the US alone, per statistics by Sir Henniker Heaton.
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$14,000,000 SENT TO BRITAIN
Postal Orders Totaling $35,000,000 Received in United Kingdom From America and Colonies.
London.—Sir Henniker Heaton, who was largely responsible for the introduction of penny postage between the colonies and Great Britain and between England and America, has been gathering statistics which show that last year $35,000,000 was received by the United Kingdom from America and the colonies in money orders. Some of this money, of course, was in payment for goods, but Sir Henniker estimates that by far the larger portion was sent as Christmas and other presents from those who have prospered across the waters to poorer relatives a home.
From the United States alone there came over $14,000,000, of which $5,000,000 was for Ireland. Canada sent $11,500,000, Australia $2,500,000, India $1,700,000, New Zealand $1,200,000. South Africa $4,000,000 and other places $1,500,000.
Postal Orders Totaling $35,000,000 Received in United Kingdom From America and Colonies.
London.—Sir Henniker Heaton, who was largely responsible for the introduction of penny postage between the colonies and Great Britain and between England and America, has been gathering statistics which show that last year $35,000,000 was received by the United Kingdom from America and the colonies in money orders. Some of this money, of course, was in payment for goods, but Sir Henniker estimates that by far the larger portion was sent as Christmas and other presents from those who have prospered across the waters to poorer relatives a home.
From the United States alone there came over $14,000,000, of which $5,000,000 was for Ireland. Canada sent $11,500,000, Australia $2,500,000, India $1,700,000, New Zealand $1,200,000. South Africa $4,000,000 and other places $1,500,000.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Family
What keywords are associated?
Postal Orders
Remittances
Britain
America
Colonies
Christmas Presents
What entities or persons were involved?
Sir Henniker Heaton
Where did it happen?
London, United Kingdom
Story Details
Key Persons
Sir Henniker Heaton
Location
London, United Kingdom
Event Date
Last Year
Story Details
Sir Henniker Heaton gathered statistics showing $35,000,000 received by the UK from America and colonies via money orders, mostly as presents to poorer relatives. From US: $14,000,000 ($5,000,000 to Ireland); Canada: $11,500,000; Australia: $2,500,000; India: $1,700,000; New Zealand: $1,200,000; South Africa: $4,000,000; others: $1,500,000.