COLLECTION NAME:
Peterloo Collection
Record
Image Number:
EngMS_1197_36.pdf
Reference Number:
English MS 1197/36
Link to Catalogue:
Series Title:
Peterloo Papers (1819-1820)
Parent Work Title:
Letter by H. Hunt
Creator:
Hay, William Robert, 1761-1839
Creator Role:
Scribe
Creator Role:
Compiler
Creator:
Hunt, Henry, 1773-1835
Creator Role:
Author
Date Created:
1819-1839
Description:
Copy [in the hand of W. R. Hay] of a letter from Henry Hunt to unknown individual. Is regarding the impact of the Peterloo Massacre, the aftermath and the Reformers' activity as the news spread round the country. An account on his legal rights, conditions of imprisonment and his health. Dated New Bailey, Manchester, Thursday 26th August, 6 o'clock.
Language:
English
Language Code:
eng-GB
Subject:
Peterloo Massacre, Manchester, England, 1819
Subject:
Social movements--Great Britain--History--19th century
Subject:
Great Britain--History
Subject:
Manchester (England)--Politics and government--19th century
Subject:
Radicalism--England--Manchester
Subject:
Public meetings--Law and legislation--Great Britain
Category of Material:
Manuscripts
Sub-Category:
Correspondence
Technique Used:
Handwriting
Medium:
Ink
Support:
Paper
Creation Site:
England
Time Period Covered:
19th Century CE
Places Covered:
England: Greater Manchester: Manchester
Places Covered:
England: Greater Manchester: Salford
Current Repository:
The University of Manchester Library, UK
Provenance:
Smith family, former owner
Provenance:
Wadsworth, A.P., former owner
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Access Rights:
Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd):
2018-09-17
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by The University of Manchester Library
Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
2019-01
Metadata Language:
eng-GB