Record

Document Reference	Pl C 52/143
Title	Printed statement referring to recent disturbances in Great Torrington, Devon and pledging support in the keeping of the peace; 30 Mar. 1801. Incomplete
Date	30 March 1801
Extent	1 f
Level	Item/file
Content Description	Explains that a number of riotous people have gathered together in this borough and have threatened farmers with regard to the prices of their foodstuffs; states that the undersigned [not present] protest against these 'illegal Proceedings', will assist the civil authorities whenever necessary, and will protect the farmers; they will sell at reasonable prices and will assist the 'orderly poor' in any suitable way they can. Document is apparently incomplete. Originally enclosed with Pl C 52/142/1-2.
Term	civil disorder, Devon 1801
Term	economic affairs, food prices