Special Measures
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The Post Office felt the need to consider the poor Letter Carriers as a result of the large number of Valentines being sent. Francis Freeling's letter continued:
'I shall have to submit hereafter that the usual very moderate sum be allowed to the Letter Carriers for refreshments, etc. to get through the extraordinary exertions of the 2 or 3 days…’
[POST 40/615 Reports to the Postmaster General No 77]
