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Vagrancy - Great Britain

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    Observations upon the vagrant laws; proving that the statutes in Queen Elizabeth's time are the most proper foundation for a law of that nature: and that all alterations that have been made since, have been for the worse.

    | Date: 1742
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    Statement and propositions from the Society for giving effect to His Majesty's proclamation against vice and immorality, delivered to the magistrates, at their meeting held at the St. Alban's Tavern, on Wednesday the 5th of May, 1790, In pursuance of a Letter, subscribed by the Duke of Montagu, requesting that Two Magistrates might be deputed from each County to take into Consideration the Vagrant Laws, and the Employment of Prisoners by hard Labour, in Gaols and Houses of Correction; and to bring forward such Plans for the general Reform of the Police as shall be thought advisable.

    Society for Giving Effect to His Majesty's Proclamation against Vice and Immorality. | Date: M.DCC.XC. [1790]
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