When the letter was posted in the place from which the ship sailed except when sailing between Great Britain and Ireland 8_d._ If posted anywhere else in the United Kingdom 12_d._ Between Great Britain and Ireland in addition to inland rates 8_d._ For a single letter coming into the United Kingdom except from Ceylon, the East Indies, Mauritius, and the Cape in addition to inland rates 8_d._ For letters from Ceylon, the East Indies, Mauritius, and the Cape in addition to inland rates-- If not exceeding 3 ounces in weight 4_d._ If exceeding 3 ounces in weight 12_d._ an oz. For letters delivered to the Post Office to be sent to Ceylon, the East Indies, Mauritius, and the Cape in addition to all inland rates-- If not exceeding 3 ounces in weight 2_d._ If exceeding 3 ounces in weight 12_d._ an oz.[621] [621] 7 Wm. IV and I Vict., c. 34. The end of high postage rates was now at hand. In 1839, the Treasury was empowered to change the rating according to the weight of the letter or package,[622] and they proceeded to do so in the case of letters from one country to another passing through the United Kingdom, between any two colonies, between any South American ports, and between such ports and Madeira and the Canaries.[623] Parliament followed up the good work in 1840 by enacting that in future all letters, packages, etc. should be charged by weight alone, according to the following scheme:-- On every letter or package, etc.-- Not exceeding 1/2 ounce in weight, one rate of postage. Exceeding 1/2 ounce but not exceeding 1 ounce, 2 rates of postage. 1 " " " " 2 ounces, 4 " " " 2 ounces " " " 3 " 6 " " " 3 " " " " 4 " 8 " " " For every ounce above four ounces, two additional rates of postage, and for every fraction of an ounce above four ounces as for one additional ounce. No letter or package exceeding one pound in weight was to be sent through the Post Office except petitions and addresses to the Queen, or to either House of Parliament, or in such cases as the Treasury Lords might order by warrant.[624] [622] 2 and 3 Vict., c. 52. [623] _Acc. & P._, 1841, xxvi, 53, pp. 1-7. [624] Additional exceptions were made later in the case of 1. Reissuable country bank notes delivered at the General Post Office in London. 2. Deeds, legal proceedings and papers. 3. Letters to and from places beyond the seas. 4. Letters to and from any government office or department (or to and from any person having the franking privilege by virtue of his office). _Acc. & P._ 1841, xxvi, 53, p. 4.