1729 (June 5) Entire letter written and addressed by J. Plumb but signed "Free Tho Brereton" in a differing hand, posted from London to Liverpool, the differing signature noticed by the Inspector of Franks who has crossed the signature out and charged 4d (initialled). Also a c1750 letter to Edinburgh (faults) with "Free Jas. Carnegie" clearly in a differing hand to the address and letter but allowed by the Inspector with manuscript "P". An unusual pair. (2).

1792 - c.1825 Letters concerning larger items sent as frees, the 1792 letter from John Fisk who has obtained four franks in which he will send his pamphlet divided into four parts; 1811 letter to Freeling on behalf of Lady Wellington who wishes to take advantage of Freeling's obliging promise of forwarding articles to Lord Wellington, and has two boxes to send; and c.1825 letter from the Marquess of Westmeath to Freeling asking for a group of witnesses in his divorce proceedings to travel free from Dublin to Anglesey and back - one of the more bizarre free franking requests to be sent to Freeling! (3).

1796 (Feb 7) Entire letter from W. Ravenscroft at Purdysburn, posted from Belfast to Londonderry franked by the Bishop of Down, with superb red "BELFAST" handstamp.

1823 (July 19) Entire letter written by Edward O'Maly, with instructions to address any reply to Mr Martin MP, the letter signed and inscribed by Richard Martin, posted from London to Edinburgh but endorsed "above 1oz" and handstamped red "ABOVE / WEIGHT" (LW2), charged 4/4½. An interesting free franking abuse that failed to save postage as the letter contained an enclosure and so was overweight.

Houses of Parliament. 1825 (Mar 10) Entire letter from Tallagh in Ireland to London, apparently sent under cover to an MP and then posted into the London 2d Post, with "2" charge and scarce red "H.P", used at the receiving house at the Houses of Parliament. Very fine and scarce. Photo on Page 36. (Image1)

1839 (Apr 8) Entire letter from W.M Goaler to his wife in Liverpool, sent to William Gladstone (the MP for Newark) with the address details on the reverse, copied by Gladstone who has also inscribed and signed the letter as a free frank, with supplementary type Free datestamp code "E". An interesting franking abuse by Gladstone, who was to become Prime Minister on four occasions.