PEER

John . Drove the Southampton Telegraph team, being the crack whip of his day, dre ed in a surtout olive coat, white waistcoat, buckskin breeches and top boots; always stood in a leaning position when driving; patronised by the marquis of Worcester, afterwards duke of Beaufort; started a coach from London to Southampton and lost his money. d. in poverty Fetter lane, London at an advanced age. Sporting Review lii 113 (1864); Driving, by the duke of Beaufort (1889) 245.