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The Petition of the Ladies of London and Westminster to the Honourable House for Husbands

Petition

The Petition of the Ladies of London and Westminster to the Honourable House for Husbands
Date 1693
Dimensions1 textual record ; 19.3 x 14.5 cm
Origin London, Greater London, England, Europe
Object NumberS001/B2.1,5.1
CollectionStewart
Scope and ContentPétition probablement satyrique adressée par les épouses de Londres et Westminster à la Chambre des communes, afin que celle-ci prennent des mesures énergiques pour encourager le mariage, décourager la mauvaise presse dont il est l'objet, et limiter radicalement le célibat des hommes.
NotesSource du titre : Basé sur le titre du document.



Mentions de responsabilité: Signé par Mary Want-man [sic]. Imprimé par A. Roper.



Collation: 4 pages.



Langue du document: Le document est en anglais.
Status
Not on view

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