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Public dispute over execution at Bethnal Green in 1773
A London pamphlet defends civil authority against anonymous critics after the Bethnal Green execution. It recounts sheriffs and constables resisting military intrusion, notes the absence of soldiers at Hare Field, and argues for the sufficiency of civil power to enforce law without military aid. It cites contemporary letters and editorials to support constitutional authority and civic responsibility.
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Bethnal Green
Lloyd's
Surgeon's Hall
Old Bailey
Bishopsgate-street
Rainforth
Westminster
Norton Falgatt
Just Vante
David Linutay
Justice Wilmot
David
Siefre
House of the Justice
Hare Field
Hare-street
Shriff Baker
Baker
Gare
Ipilkes
Funus
Huis
Wilkes
Furius
Ilem
Funter
Melis
Plumbe
Kirkiman
Tom Old
Letsons
Commons
England
Ireland
Charles the First
Charles the Second
Charles the
Charles the Firsts
Charles the Secord
House of Commons