COLLECTION NAME:
Peterloo Collection
Record
Image Number:
EngMS_1197_72.pdf
Reference Number:
English MS 1197/72
Link to Catalogue:
Series Title:
Peterloo Papers (1819-1820)
Parent Work Title:
Declaration of the Freeholders and Inhabitants of the County of York
Alternative Parent Work Title:
Letter with Declaration
Creator:
Russell, D.
Creator Role:
Author
Creator:
Hay, William Robert, 1761-1839
Creator Role:
Compiler
Date Created:
1819-10-15
Publication Details:
York: John Wolstenholme, Gazette-Office
Description:
Copy letter by D. Russell containing the 'Declaration of the Freeholders and Inhabitants of the County of York' with a list of signatures, dated York, 15th October 1819. Typical of the loyalist reaction to Peterloo. They recognize the right of peaceful assembly, but this right has been abused. They declare their adherence to the laws and constitution and pledge themselves to resist the violation of the laws.
Language:
English
Language Code:
eng-GB
Subject:
Peterloo Massacre, Manchester, England, 1819
Subject:
Social movements--Great Britain--History--19th century
Subject:
York (England)--Politics and Government--19th century
Subject:
Manchester (England)--Politics and government--19th century
Subject:
Radicalism--England--Manchester
Subject:
Public meetings--Law and legislation--Great Britain
Category of Material:
Manuscripts
Technique Used:
Printing (process)
Medium:
Ink
Support:
Paper
Creation Site:
England: York
Time Period Covered:
19th Century CE
Places Covered:
England: York
Places Covered:
England: Greater Manchester: Manchester
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
Notes:
Near identical copy to that of EGR4/2/3/3/19 (LINK TO LUNA)
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