| Author |
Holloway, Robert, active 1771-1808 |
| Title |
A Letter to John Wilkes, Esq; Sheriff of London and Middlesex
In Which the Extortion and Oppression of Sheriffs Officers, With Many Other Alarming Abuses, Are Exemplified and Detected; and a Remedy Proposed
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 45.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1771 S. Bladon edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"A Letter to John Wilkes, Esq; Sheriff of London and Middlesex" by Robert Holloway is a critical treatise written in the 18th century, specifically during the mid-1700s. The book serves as an exposé of the abuses perpetrated by sheriffs’ officers, detailing their extortionate practices and the injustices faced by the common people at the hands of these officials and their colluding attorneys. Holloway’s work aims to highlight the need for reform and accountability within the legal framework that governs these practices. In this letter, Holloway addresses John Wilkes, the sheriff, urging him to take action against the rampant corruption and oppression faced by debtors. He delves into vivid descriptions of how sheriffs’ bailiffs exploit vulnerable individuals through deceit, overcharging, and undue criminalization of debt situations. The narrative illustrates the cycle of exploitation that ensnares debtors, often stripping them of their remaining resources and dignity. Holloway not only recounts the severe toll on the common populace but also recommends various reforms for the sheriff's office to improve the existing systems that facilitate such abuses. Ultimately, his work stands as a passionate plea for justice and a call for the protection of liberty and property rights against tyrannical practices masked as legal actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
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| Subject |
Crime
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| Subject |
Freedom
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| Subject |
Extortion
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| Subject |
Sheriffs
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
59984 |
| Release Date |
Jul 25, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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