Builth
and district
Crime and punishment
A new frock coat for the Constable | ||
This is the paper which gave an estimate of the cost of kitting out Jeremiah Rattigan, the Superintendent Constable at Builth in 1854 , with suitable clothing for his official duties. This was the "resolution No 1" from the last page. |
Quarter
Sessions document 1854 |
There's that hole
in |
Drawing
by
Rob Davies |
This paper
from the 1854 Session Roll reads - "An Estimate of clothing etc required for the use of the Superintendent Constable at Builth" |
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Frock coat yearly 2 Pairs of trousers yearly 1 Silk stock yearly 1 Top coat every alternate year Allowance for boots and shoes 1 Hat |
£2.
7. 0
£2. 0. 0 £0. 2. 6 £1. 3. 0 £1 .13. 0 £0. 14. 6 £8. 0. 0 |
The sums of money shown are in the
pounds, shillings, and pence of the old pre-decimal system. Can't get about without a horse...
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