An humble proposal that may intirely check and restrain, the growth of highway-men, foot-pads, house-breakers, shop-lifters and other incendiary's, by threatening letters; and at no charge to the government, but in case of a war, may be an hundred thousand a year, in the way of trade of this kingdom. / By Joseph Davies.
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dc.contributor.author | Davies, Joseph. |
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dc.date.created | 1690 |
dc.date.issued | 2011-04 |
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dc.subject.lcsh | Galleys -- Great Britain. |
dc.subject.lcsh | Crime prevention -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1800. |
dc.title | An humble proposal that may intirely check and restrain, the growth of highway-men, foot-pads, house-breakers, shop-lifters and other incendiary's, by threatening letters; and at no charge to the government, but in case of a war, may be an hundred thousand a year, in the way of trade of this kingdom. / By Joseph Davies. |
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