POLICE ACT 1827 BOOTH-GREY (George Harry, 1765-1845, 6th Earl of Stamford and 2nd Earl of Warrington, Peer and Parliamentarian)

Autograph letter to his solicitors Messrs Hadfield & Grave concerning a "Resolution proposed at a Town's Meeting at Ashton under Lyne respecting the proposed Police Bill. I regret exceedingly there should still be a difference of opinion amongst the Inhabitants, as to the expediency of a Police Act, & the establishment of a Regular Market. My sentiments on this matter are well known, that it cannot be supposed I shall at any time countenance a measure of this nature, were I not well satisfied it would ultimately greatly conduce to the advantage of the Town, and to the Safety and Comfort of the Inhabitants. These being the general objects of the Bill, it has my support, and I still entertain a hope that the opposers of the measure, in considering the Public Good will see reason to withdraw their intended opposition ...", 2 sides 4to., Enville Hall, 6th March small tear on left hand edge slight affecting the signature

Sir Robert PEEL (1788-1850, Prime Minister) entered the Cabinet for the first time as Home Secretary in 1822 and held the post until 1827. He reformed and liberalised the criminal law and created the modern police force, leading to a new type of officer known in tribute to him as "bobbies" and "peelers".

Item Date:  1827

Stock No:  38762      £225

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