The state of indigence and the situation of the casual poor in the metropolis, explained : with reasons assigned why the prevailing system, with respect to this unfortunate class of the community, contributes, in a considerable degree, to the increase and multiplication of crimes : with suggestions, shewing the necessity and utility of an establishment of pauper police, immediately applicable to the casual poor, under the management of responsible commissioners, with their functions explained /
by: Colquhoun, Patrick, 1745-1820
Published: (1799)
