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I have heard—though I frustratingly can't find a reference anymore—that even earlier (like 19th or 18th century earlier) mail was delivered frequent
by kenko 14y ago
I have heard—though I frustratingly can't find a reference anymore—that even earlier (like 19th or 18th century earlier) mail was delivered frequently enough in a given day that you could receive a letter in the morning, send a reply by mid-day, and get another reply back in the evening.
Incredible connectivity!
- caf 14y agoIf you read the Sherlock Holmes stories you'll notice that he receives several mail deliveries each day.
- jdh 14y agoI wonder if people bitched about mail ruining their life back then the way I feel about my email albatross today. "Cricket! Ten more letters to reply to! Summon the scribe."
- tomjen3 14y agoThat is pretty interesting, although it still pales when you compare it with email.