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June 1780

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Mr Durden and Mr Walker

Twelve O Clock


Resolved that Sixty more Constables do go
forthwith to the Guildhall Westminster under the direction of
Mr. Triquet and Mr. Selby and the said Constables were sent
accordingly

12 past Twelve O Clock


Resolved that Fifty more Constables do go
forthwith to the Guildhall Westminster under the direction of
Mr Eyles and Mr Hurford and the said Constables were sent
accordingly

Mr. Ewer Constable of St. Georges arrived
about 12 past One O Clock and brought a Letter from Mr Staples
and Mr Clarke which was read and he added that there was
a Roman Catholic School in Princes Square which it was
apprehended would be destroyed this night and that the Mob had
threatned to demolish four houses in that neighbourhood occupied by
Mr Mc Mullon Mr Sharrot Mr Dowdel and Mr Barnett
whereupon a number of Constables were ordered to accompany him to
the above places to receive further instruction from Masses. Staples and
Clarke

Mr. Eyles laid before the Meeting the following
Messuage vizt. "The Magistrates sitting at the Guildhall Westminster
"will be much obliged to the Magistrates at Hicks Hall for their
"attendance at the Guildhall conceiving their attendance near the
"Houses of Parliament will now be more particularly serviceable
"& necessary

Thos. Parker< no role >
Chairman

6th. June 1780.


Resolved it is expedient and most conducure
to the public peace to remain at Hicks Hall




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