H. Allen,
Manchester
August 16, 1819
My Lord,
The enclosed information is this moment arrived by the Manchester Defiance Coach at my office - it considering of some importance - I lose no time in forwarding it to your Lordship. And am
Your Lordships Obt humble servant,
W. Waterhouse
Lad Lane
August 17th
1/2 past 7 PM
In his absence to be opened by his Principal Secretary
The Right Honourable Lord Viscount Sidmouth,
Richmond Park
H. Hobhouse
Manchester
August 16, 1819
Gents,
The Meeting took place at 1 o’clock Hunt in the chair with 16 flags and 7 caps of liberty hoisted up amongst upwards of 60,000 People the Cavalry has just broke inupon them the Flags are taken Hunt and his party secured. Several lives are lost and a number wounded the Cavalry are now scouring the Streets in all directions.
½ past 2 o’clock.
Yours
H Allen
