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.

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M.DCC.XC. [1790]