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RATES OF POSTAGE.

LETTERS TO ANY PART OF THE UNITED STATES, 3 cents for each 1-2 ounce or part thereof.
DROP LETTERS, 2 cents.
ADVERTIZED LETTERS, 1 cent, in addition to the regular rates.
VALUABLE LETTERS may be registered on application at the office of mailing, and the payment of a registration fee not exceeding 20 cents. 
TRANSIENT NEWSPAPERS, Periodicals, Pamphlets, Blanks, Proof Sheets, Book Manuscripts, and all mailable printed matter, (except circulars and books,) 2 cents for each and every 4 ounces. Double these rates are charged for Books.
UNSEALED CIRCULARS, (to one address) not exceeding 3 in number, 2 cents, and in the same proportion for a greater number.
SEEDS, CUTTINGS, ROOTS, &c., 2 cents for each 4 ounces or less quantity.
ALL PACKAGES of Mail Matter not charged with letter postage must be so arranged that the same can be conveniently examined by Postmasters; if not letter postage will be charged.
NO PACKAGE will be forwarded by mail which weighs over 4 pounds.
ALL POSTAGE MATTER, for delivery within the United States, must be Prepaid by stamps (except duly certified letters of soldiers and sailors); otherwise, double the above rates will be charged on delivery.
WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS (one copy only) sent to actual Subscribers within the County where printed and published, free.
LETTERS TO CANADA and other British North American Provinces, when not over 3000 miles, 10 cents for each 1-2 ounce. When over 3000 miles, 15 cents. Prepayment optional.
LETTERS TO GREAT BRITAIN OR IRELAND, 24 cents. Prepayment optional.
LETTERS TO FRANCE, 15 cents for each 1-4 ounce. Prepayment optional.
LETTERS TO OTHER FOREIGN COUNTRIES vary in rate according to the route by which they are sent, and the proper information can be obtained of any Postmaster in the United States.

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[[preprinted]] SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 1865 [[/preprinted]]

the Day cool & spent very lonesome in the Hospital not being able to go out of Doors.  did not see any pleasure as usual on New Years Day.  But it being my lot to be wounded I could not expect much enjoyment in this House among sick ^[[ & wounded ]] folks.

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