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The '''Messenger Service''' was one of the only two Shire-services (the other being the [[Watch]]). It was the system used in [[the Shire]] for its inhabitants to communicate with each other. By this way, along with the [[Quick Post]] (which was probably a part of the Service), letters and news was passed between the four [[Farthings]]. | The '''Messenger Service''' was one of the only two Shire-services (the other being the [[Watch]]). It was the system used in [[the Shire]] for its inhabitants to communicate with each other. By this way, along with the [[Quick Post]] (which was probably a part of the Service), letters and news was passed between the four [[Farthings]]. | ||
The [[Shire-hobbits]] wrote constantly to all their friends, so the Service was much busier than the other, the Watch; and numerous Hobbits worked as Messengers (in contrast to the only twelve [[Shirriffs]]). | The [[Shire-hobbits]] wrote constantly to all their friends, so the Service was much busier than the other, the Watch; and numerous Hobbits worked as Messengers (in contrast to the only twelve [[Shirriffs]] and the [[Bounders]]). | ||
The office of the [[Mayor of Michel Delving|Mayor]], in his capacity as [[Postmaster]], was responsible for its efficiency.<ref>{{FR|Ordering}}</ref> | The office of the [[Mayor of Michel Delving|Mayor]], in his capacity as [[Postmaster]], was responsible for its efficiency.<ref>{{FR|Ordering}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 17:08, 7 October 2020
The Messenger Service was one of the only two Shire-services (the other being the Watch). It was the system used in the Shire for its inhabitants to communicate with each other. By this way, along with the Quick Post (which was probably a part of the Service), letters and news was passed between the four Farthings.
The Shire-hobbits wrote constantly to all their friends, so the Service was much busier than the other, the Watch; and numerous Hobbits worked as Messengers (in contrast to the only twelve Shirriffs and the Bounders).
The office of the Mayor, in his capacity as Postmaster, was responsible for its efficiency.[1]
