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 Penny Post, and I have little doubt that in time this desirable end will be brought about.

I shall have great pleasure in perusing the pamphlets, and should an occasion arise, shall lose no time in doing what I can to further the objects you name.

I have hailed with great satisfaction the announcement you make of a petition from influential persons in this country regarding the establishment of Penny Postage between Mexico and the United Kingdom endorsed by the British Government. Perhaps I may be able to carry it myself and lay it before the President of Mexico. I feel sure that will bring about the desired result, with the shortest possible delay. I scarcely need say that I will strive and do my best to help you in your very commendable work, which I consider a great honour.

Looking forward to the pleasure of talking with you about this matter either at the House of Commons, on the 12th, or before.

H. H.'s daily letter bag was a large one, and the complaints that poured in upon him from unknown correspondents were a source of great help to him in attacking the Post Office. People who had failed to get satisfaction from the Post Office would appeal to him, and it was strange indeed if no benefit was derived from his assistance. At the time of the Boer War many relations of soldiers wrote to H. H. asking