By the Mayor. To the alderman of the ward of [blank] Whereas by the laws and statutes of this realm, no person is to continue tipling in any victualling-house (other than labouring and handycrafts men upon the usual working-days, for one hour at dinner time; and such labourers as for following their work shall sojourn in the said houses, and unless for urgent occasions to be allowed by two Justices of the Peace)

People / Organizations

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

Imprint

London] : Printed by Samuel Roycroft, printer to this honourable city, [1686

Publication year

1686

ESTC No.

R180098

Grub Street ID

71251

Description

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 1°.

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Dated and signed at end: Given this 9th day of February 1685/6, and in the second year of His Majesties reign. Wagstaffe

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An order prohibiting tippling in victualling houses.