Wee the Grand Inquest Sworne to inquire for the Body
of the City of London at Justice Hall in ye Old Bailey
London ye. first Septemr. 1697

Upon Complaint of Seaverall eminent Citizens, and other
Inhabitants of this City that the continuing of Bartholomew
Faire longer then three days is contrary to the Charter of
this City; And the permitting the Seaverall obscene Plays,
and interlades there is a perverting the first designe of the
said Faire, an incouragment to all manner of Lewdinesse &
debauchery to the great corruption of youth, to the dishonour
of Allmighty God, & the Scandall of this City

Doe Prsent the Same as a great Nuzance, &
humbly pray that a speedy and effectuall care
may bee taken to redresse the same.

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