ALS to John Rolfe, 21: Jan: 1706. 'Sir - Mr. North a Plumber at Chelsea a particular friend of mine was the first man that laid hands on Coates the Highwayman near Brumpton.'

RAND, Sam.

Published by 1706, 1706

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32 lines with 15 lines of notes & address on three sides of a folded 8vo sheet. Sam Rand writes to the Clerk of the Peace on behalf of his particular friend the plumber Mr. North, who was instrumental in the capture of highwayman Coates near 'Brumpton' (i.e. Brompton). Rand states that unfortunately, 'Mr North's misfortunes have brought on this side of the water and on that account cannot have the liberty to prosecute his claime as the others doe'. He hopes that the powers that be, specifically a Mr. Hardisty, will keep North's reward for him until he is able to claim it, at which time Rolfe will receive a gratuity for his help in the matter. The letter was written during the great age of highwaymen - considered to be between the Restoration in 1660 and the death of Queen Anne in 1714 - when the absence of any police force left unpaid parish constables and brave civilians to take on these numerous and dangerous criminals. PLEASE NOTE: For customers within the UK this item is subject to VAT at 20%.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: ALS to John Rolfe, 21: Jan: 1706. 'Sir - Mr. North a Plumber at Chelsea a particular friend of mine was the first man that laid hands on Coates the Highwayman near Brumpton.'
• Publisher: 1706
• Publication Date: 1706