Bailiffs - England - Biography
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The comical and tragical history of the lives and adventures of the most noted bayliffs in and about London and Westminster , from Oliver Cromwell's usurpation, to the death of Boyte, Marshals-Court officer, who was kill'd by a smith with a red-hot iron. ... Written by Captain Alexander Smith.
Smith, Alexander fl. 1714-1726.Date: 1723- E-books
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The comical and tragical history of the lives and adventures of the most noted bayliffs in and about London and Westminster from Oliver Cromwel's usurpation, to the death of Henry Boyte Marshals Court officer, who was kill'd by a smith with a red-hot iron. Discovering their Stratagems, and Tricks. Wherein the whole Art and Mistery of Bumming is fully expos'd: With a Description of the Minters Cavalcade when they catch a Bayliff within their Liberties, and the Oath they Administer to him at their Treating gratis with Mint Water. And particularly the Life of Jacob Broad of merry Memory. Written b y Captain Alexander Smith.
Smith, Alexander fl. 1714-1726.Date: 1723