A Letter to Sir Richard Ford and the Other Police Magistrates by Holloway

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Author Holloway, Robert, active 1771-1808
Title A Letter to Sir Richard Ford and the Other Police Magistrates
Upon the Prevalancy of Gaming, and the Infamous Practices of Common Informers
Note Reading ease score: 30.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Transcribed from the [1803] Vaughan Griffiths edition by David Price
Summary "A Letter to Sir Richard Ford and the Other Police Magistrates" by Holloway is a critical treatise written during the early 19th century. This work addresses the societal issues surrounding the prevalence of gambling and the corrupt practices employed by informers within the legal system. The author's aim is to bring attention to the injustices and moral decay associated with gaming, as well as the exploitation of legal authority by unscrupulous individuals. In this letter, Holloway outlines the rampant issue of gambling across society, drawing historical parallels from different cultures and emphasizing its destructive impact on individuals and families. He provides detailed accounts of the legal measures in place to curb gaming but argues that these laws are often ineffectively enforced, leading to a rise in fraud and extortion. Using vivid examples, the author exposes the manipulations of self-proclaimed informers who abuse their legal power to extort money from unsuspecting victims, ultimately calling on the magistrates to act with vigilance and integrity to restore justice and protect the community from such abuses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Subject Gambling
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EBook-No. 62065
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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