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Pages 370-371. H Hobhouse to James Norris, Manchester. Hobhouse states that iformation...

Catalogue reference: HO 79/3/255

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HO 79/3/255
Date
1819 May 3
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Pages 370-371. H Hobhouse to James Norris, Manchester. Hobhouse states that iformation has been received that a Combination has been formed in Lancashire with the aim of destroying all steam powered machinery and power looms, and that conspirators are arming themselves with pikes and firearms, encouraged by respectable people. He asks for any further available information on these points.

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