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Postmasters are nominated by the Earl of Rochester, Postmaster General

Whitehall, October 15, 1686
Raguin Code: NEWS *8609

His Majesty having been Graciously pleased by His Proclamation bearing date the 7th of September last past, to grant to His Postmasters divers Priviledges, whereupon several Innkeepers and others have pretended to be Postmasters, who are not so: This is therefore to give Notice, That no Person is to be esteemed a Postmaster who has not a Deputation under the Hand and Seal of the Right Honourable the Earl of Rochester Lord High-Treasurer of England, and His Majesties Postmaster-General; And also His Majesties said Proclamation signed by Philip Frowde Esq; Governor of the Post-Office, and the Seal of the Office affixed to it. On the sight whereof, His Majesty does expect all due Obedience to be paid to His said Proclamation by all His Officers and other Persons whatsoever.