Mail contract to carry the mail between Milford Haven & Waterford

PERSONS desirous of undertaking the conveyance of His Majesty's Mails between Milford Haven and Waterford from the 10th Day of October next, are requested to send their proposals to the Office of Francis Freeling, Esq. at the General Post-Office, London, within one month from the date thereof.

The parties must contract to provide, furnish, support, maintain, and keep 5 Cutter-built Vessels, of the burthen of 80 tons at least, prime sailers, rigged and equipped in the completest manner, and navigated by 10 hands at the least, British or Irish subjects, and to sail six times a week from Milford, and 6 times a week from Waterford.

The Contractor must take the risk of any losses that may arise from the dangers of the Seas on himself, and he will be indemnised from such as may be sustained in any engagement with an enemy, or by capture in time of war.

All advantages arising from the carriage of Passengers, &c. will belong exclusively to the Contractor, and ample security will be required for the due performance of the Contract.

ANTHONY TODD, Secretary.