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Mr. Editor,--I close copies of advertisements which appear in some old
newspapers in my possession, and which in some degree illustrate the
history of travelling, and in themselves show, I imagine, the advance
made between 1739 and 1767, since I consider that "The Old Constant
Froom Flying Waggon," of the former date, was the parent of "The Frome
Stage Machine" of the latter.
I notice in the Sherborne paper all public stage conveyances are
designated as _machines_.
Copies of advertisements in _The Daily Advertiser_ of the 9th April,
1739:--
"For Bath.
A good Coach and able Horses will set out from the Black Swan Inn,
in Holborn, on Wednesday or Thursday.