P. [iii]: Dedication to Christopher Hely Hutchinson, M. P. (1767-1825) with whom the translator travelled in Russia, probably in 1806-7.
"The translator can assure the public that the following is an accurate translation from the official post book of Russia, having obtained the same from the Post-Master General at Moscow with the different Ukase and Regulations of the post signed by the Emperor Alexander..." -Translator's advertisement on p. [iv].
"Regulations concerning the post through the Empire of Russia"--p. [v]-viii.