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Pw2Hy - Papers of the Harley Family, 1602-1738, in the Portland (Welbeck) Collection
Document Reference
Pw2 Hy 198
Title
Reasons offered to the Postmaster of England for making Weobley, Knighton and Presteigne Post Towns; n.d. [c.1646-1700]
Date
1646-1700
Extent
2 ff
Level
Item/file
Content Description
Complains that Hereford is the nearest post town to the three market towns of Weobley, Knighton and Presteigne and that poor communication is impeding trade in the area; suggests a scheme for the postal service based on Hereford with a diagram.
Part of text is missing.
This letter is undated, the range provided is based on the adult lifespan of Sir E. Harley.
Term
postal service
Condition
damaged
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Code
Set
PL34166
/Weobley/Herefordshire/England
PL34222
/Knighton/Radnorshire/Wales
PL34223
/Presteigne/Radnorshire/Wales
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