Racing Times 2

24 September 1726 -- The British Gazetteer

Gloucester, Sept. 17: On Tuesday last arrived here, from Worcester, Mr. Rice, in his Chair drawn by four Dogs; and, tho’ the Roads were rendered very bad for Travelling, by reason of the great Rains, yet he came to this City about two o’clock the same Afternoon.

And, we hear, he intends to stay at our Castle a short time, in order to gratify those who are lovers of Curiosity; whither Abundance of Gentlemen and Ladies daily resort to see this new Method of Carriage; which is very wonderful.