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Last direct service to Bermuda by Falmouth packet
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CL""XARD CO, :TRACT
In June 1833 Samuel Cunard was granted a contract to carry mails between Halifax and Bermuda It is ~-tir."'ared ilizr
this new arrangement reduced government costs by at least a qu.aner on the route because the F almouth packers CO<llc
now terminate their round trip in Halifa"lL
London to Hamilton via Halifax -p Paquet"' August September 1833. British postage :.. 2~ Inland (London to
Falmouth) 1/- less Id Packet (F almouth to Bermuda) 1 3 Bermuda Postage total in local currency 4 '2.
Marquis of Camden- Falmouth packet service -Fakmou:th: Saturday lOth August 1833, Halifax: Saturday i.h
September.
EMILY - Cunard Contract service. Halifax; Sunday 8th September, Bermuda: Sunday 1 Sth September.
