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Folios 221-224. Letter from Earl Talbot, giving an account a riot in the Potteries...

Catalogue reference: HO 52/35/103

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This record is about the Folios 221-224. Letter from Earl Talbot, giving an account a riot in the Potteries... dating from 1837 July 27 in the series Home Office: Counties Correspondence. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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HO 52/35/103
Date
1837 July 27
Description

Folios 221-224. Letter from Earl Talbot, giving an account a riot in the Potteries area in Staffordshire as a result of recent elections. He refers to the inability of the special constables and the need for military force. Also refers to Captain Powys, who was assaulted.

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The National Archives, Kew
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Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
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Folios 221-224. Letter from Earl Talbot, giving an account a riot in the Potteries...

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