By the Mayor. To the alderman of the ward of [blank] It being represented to me, that several rude and disorderly persons have already begun, in a riotous and tumultuous manner, to throw squibs, serpents, and other fire-works, in and about the streets of this city, to the great terrour, as well as endandering the lives of His Majesty's subjects, the apparent breach of the peace, and the scandal and dishonour of the government of this city.

People / Organizations

• City of London (England). Lord Mayor. (Author)

Imprint

London] : Printed by Samuel Roycroft, printer to the Honourable city of London, 1697.

Added name

Clarke, Edward, Sir, active 1696-1697.

Publication year

1697

ESTC No.

R174074

Grub Street ID

67370

Description

1 sheet ([1] p.) : coats of arms (woodcuts); 1/2°.

Note

Place of publication from Wing CD-ROM, 1996

Dated at end: Dated the thirteenth day of October, 1697

Title from caption title and opening lines of text

Woodcut coat of arms; woodcut factotum.