Aug. 4. 1855.] 



NOTES AND QUERIES. 



TRAVELLERS' AND MA- 

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Chief OiBce. -5. GRESHAM STREET, 

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Tbostees. 

 The Rt. Hon. the Earl Fitzwilliam, K. G. 

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DEATH FROM ANY ACCIDENT. 



DEATH FROM RAILWAY ACCIDENT. 



TOTAL LOSS OF HEALTH. 



Annual Premium. 



Age 21 - 1 13 2 



£100 per annum 

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17 - - - 1 14 4 I 32- - - 2 10 8 

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