as respects

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"Does this not say something on behalf of the patients, as respects mind and body," said The Salisbury and Winchester Journal, in June, 1849, tickled by the score.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2014

His orders from the home office as respects the expenditure of the postal revenue were as explicit as those under which Heriot was struggling in Canada.

From The History of the Post Office in British North America by Smith, William, Sir

Old, as respects the present age, or a modern period of time; of old fashion; antiquated; as, an antique robe.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah

So far as respects me, I have no regret, but, independent of personal gratifications, it is known that I ever was bent upon the addition of Canada to the United States.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Volume X (of 12) by Various

Peele’s p. 120Coffee-house, in Fleet Street, is celebrated for keeping files of newspapers, which may be consulted; this accommodation, as respects London papers, may also be had at some other places. 

From Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood by Anonymous