Picturesque representations of the dress and manners of the English (1813)
Alexander, William, 1767-1816 · London: Printed for Thomas M'Lean by Howlett and Brimmer · leaf 103
overeign he acts as thefirst person in the realm, and at a coronation he claimsthe right of officiating as chief butler. His jurisdictionalso extends over a great part of the river Thames; andhe can reprieve criminals tried at the court of gaol-deli-very in the city and county of Middlesex. The… … El^GLANB — PJLATE 24, PLATE XXIV. POSTMAN. The General Post-office may be considered not only themost useful, but the most complete public establishmentin these kingdoms, as well in regard to the regularity, asto the quick despatch in all its departments: The mailsreach London every morning about 7…
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