Plus ça change?

[pellegrina]

A Card to the Commissioners of Sewers, and the Blackfriars Bridge Committee. [c.$1820?]

In the extensive Improvements now making under your authorities, it is to be hoped that you will not forget the absolute necessity there is for Sink Stones not Basons), to be placed in the different Wards, at proper corners, such as have existed for many years

Comments

[parrot_knight]

I'm reminded of the chamber pots reportedly built into the seating in Westminster Abbey at the coronation of George III.

[eglantine_br]

Wow! That is a great letter. It slices, even after all these years.

[daniel_saunders]

I think I'm more impressed that someone could sign a letter "AN OCTOGENARIAN VIATOR" and expect to get taken seriously.

[wellinghall]

I am amused :-)