Note 225 — Chapter VIII
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“Life,” ii. 353-363. Yates, in his “Recollections,” gives a vivid character sketch of this political head of the office. The portrait is not flattering. But then Yates, who, like other subordinates at St Martin's-le-Grand, had grievances of his own against the man who was probably the most unpopular Postmaster-General of his century, does not mince his words.