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Dockwra. Notice of the condemnation of the founder of the London Penny Post

November 23-27, 1682
Raguin Code: NEWS *8203

Whereas there bath been a Verdict lately obtain'd at the Kings Bench-Bar, against Mr. Dockwray, the Undertaker of the Penny-Post Office, whereby it is adjudged, That such matters are under the Government of the Post-Master-General, Established by Act of Parliament: These are to give notice, (for the accommodation of all persons) That a Penny-Post shall be forthwith erected within the Bills of Mortality, to be managed by Officers appointed for that purpose: And all persons lately employed in Managing, Receiving, and Carrying the said Penny-Post Letters, are desired to repair to Mr. Frowde, at the General Post-Office in Lumbard-street, there to receive farther Directions in this affair.