The History of the Post Office, from Its Establishment Down to 1836
CHAPTER IV
Prideaux's Activity--Unauthorised Post set up to Scotland--System of Farming--Prideaux ceases to be Master of the Posts--Secretary Thurloe-- The Posts become the Subject of Parliamentary Enactment--Rates of Postage--Letters circulate through London--The Travelling Post not a Source of Revenue--Clement Oxenbridge 24