• Reference
    W1/4961
  • Title
    Rev Christopher Rigby Collins [to Samuel Whitbread II]
  • Date free text
    27 July 1812
  • Production date
    From: 1812 To: 1812
  • Scope and Content
    Mayor of Salisbury convened a meeting to enquire into state of gaol; all blame placed on workhouse-master; tried to prove that the cell in question was a desirable place of confinement. However Secretary of State has ordered papers to be sent to him; hoped there will be government investigation.
  • Level of description
    item