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.

Enquire of William Maud."

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"Exeter Flying Stage Coach in Three Days, and Dorchester and
Blandford in two days.

Go from the Saracen's Head Inn, in Friday Street, London, every
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and from the New Inn, in Exeter,
every Tuesday and Thursday, perform'd by

JOAN PAYNE,