Mackenzie Bowell was Minister of Customs from 1867-1892, and served as Prime Minster of Canada from 1894-1896.
Minister of Customs
Canada
Ottawa
15th May 1891.
G. E. Lumsden Esq.
Corresponding Secretary
The Astronomical + Physical Society of Toronto,
Toronto, Ont.
Sir,
I am in receipt of your favor of the 14th inst., in which you ask that telescopes and their accessories, as well as works on astronomy, star maps, &c., may be admitted duty free when imported by or for students of astronomy for purposes other than those of gain.
This is a matter which could only be dealt with by Parliament, but I will bring your letter under the notice of my colleagues when questions of Tariff charges aer under consideration.
Yours truly
M. Bowell
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