Poster dated 15 August 1819, advising people to stay away from the meeting in Manchester: shows authorities anticipate or possibly plan violence. Their attitude could be seen as paternalistic and authoritarian. (Catalogue reference HO 42/192 f323)
Transcript
August 15th, 1819
THE
Boroughreeves* and Constables of
MANCHESTER and SALFORD
MOST EARNESTLY
RECOMMEND
The peaceable and well-disposed
Inhabitants of those Towns,
As much as possible,
To remain in their
Own Houses,
During the whole of
This day
Monday, August 16th instant
And to keep their
Children
And Servants
Within Doors
| EDWARD CLAYTON, | Boroughreeve of Manchester |
| JOHN MOORE, junr., JONATHAN ANDREW |
Constables |
| JOHN GREENWOOD | Boroughreeve of Salford |
| JAMES COOKE JOSIAH COLLIER |
Constables |
Manchester: printed by C. Wheeler and Sons
*Chief local government officer