The Chancellor’s coffee urn Coffee urn, c. 1780. Silver, copper, and ivory. “When I first came to this House it was late in the Afternoon, and I had ridden 35 miles at east. “Madam” I said to Mrs. Huston, “is it lawfull for a weary Traveller to refresh himself with a Dish of Tea provided it has been honestly smuggled or paid no Duties?” / “No sir, said she, we have renounced all Tea in this Place. I cant make Tea, but He make you Coffee.” Accordingly I have drank Coffee ever

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