A Letter on the Late Post Office Agitation by C. J. Vaughan
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| Author | Vaughan, C. J. (Charles John), 1816-1897 |
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| LoC No. | 59058830 |
| Title | A Letter on the Late Post Office Agitation |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1849 John Murray edition by David Price |
| Summary | "A Letter on the Late Post Office Agitation" by C. J. Vaughan is a scholarly publication written during the mid-19th century. This text addresses the recent changes in Sunday operations at the London Post Office, offering a critical perspective on the implications of these alterations. Vaughan highlights the importance of maintaining the national observance of Sunday while considering the practicality of postal services. In this letter, Vaughan articulates his thoughts regarding the agitation surrounding proposed changes to the Sunday duties of the Post Office, focusing on the balance between public convenience and religious observance. He outlines the intended benefits of the changes, arguing that they aim to reduce the overall Sunday workload for postal workers, particularly in provincial offices, despite requiring a slight increase in services at the London office. Vaughan emphasizes the need for a comprehensive assessment of the changes, arguing that they ultimately aim to facilitate greater rest and religious observance for a significant portion of postal employees, while calling for patience and understanding amid public debate. He contends that the proposed changes should not be dismissed as trivial and requires thoughtful consideration rather than hasty condemnation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications |
| Subject | Postal service -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Sunday legislation -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63740 |
| Release Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 36 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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