Debtors Prison Cruelty Examined in Theopilus Letter
The excerpt argues against imprisoning debtors as an unjust and excessive practice, urging legislators to abolish the power of creditors to imprison. It contrasts cruel torture with humane reform, notes the misery of prison life, and calls for proportionate punishment and protection of families, warning of societal harm.
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America
Proposals and Publications from Hooper's Shop in Ludgate Hill
A fragmentary advert lists new books and pamphlets published or advertised by Hooper at Ludgate Hill. It notes works on English grammar and vowels, weather, trade and taxes, agriculture, a guide to being one’s own broker, and a pocket chapel.
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Hooper
Hilk
Chambavid
John’ Mills
Royal Societies of
Afric
Rouen
Palatine
Academy
tSables
Ameris
Halifax
Great Britain
France
Holland
Enali
Ric Svo
Bank, &T
Thomas
Mc Price
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