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Prisons - England - Early works to 1800

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    A second address on the subject of a reform of prisons , delivered at the general meeting of the nobility, gentry and clergy of the county of Gloucester, held on Monday the 6th of October, 1783. By Sir G. O. Paul.

    | Paul, George Onesiphorus Sir, 1746-1820. | Date: 1783
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    Abstract from the acts of the 14th and 24th Geo. III. for preserving the health of prisoners in gaol, and preventing the gaol distemper; and for enabling the Justices of Peace to build and repair gaols in their respective counties

    | Great Britain | Date: 1789
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    Thoughts on the present state of the prisons of this country . Exemplified by a plan, adapted to the objects of such consideration. By J. Leroux, Esq; One of His Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the Counties of Hertford and Middlesex.

    | Leroux, J. | Date: 1780
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    Trick upon Trick , Being an account of all the cheats of both prisons, the Queen's-Bench, and Fleet, to their creditors, during their confinement, and in the liberty of the rules. Written by one that was a Prisoner in both places.

    | One that was a prisoner in both places (the Queen's-Bench, and Fleet). | Date: 1703

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