General Orders - 2 original prison notices posted after the Chatham Prison riot in 1861

Jebb, Joshua / Chatham Prison (Great Britain)

Published by [Chatham Prison], 1861

About this Item

Both poster bills are in a good condition, somewhat edge-torn with some tape repairs. They are quite well-preserved considering age and use.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 2 pages; Two rare, original General Orders posted in the aftermath of the Chatham Prison riot of 1861. The notices are signed (printed): Joshua Jebb, Major General, Chairman of Directors. The orders are dated February 1861 and 6th March, 1861. Both orders deal with classification and punishment for prisoners who were part of the "recent disgraceful proceedings." Ref. nos.: -- [General order 1]: 1960. E. & S.-100.-2/61 -- [General order 2]: 2070. E. & S.-100.-3/61. Subjects: Chatham Prison Riot, 1861 -- Prisons -- Great Britain -- History -- Prison conditions -- Prisoners -- 19th century -- Joshua Jebb (1793-1863). Dimensions: 43 x 28cm. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 221497

Bibliographic Details

Title: General Orders - 2 original prison notices ...

Publisher: [Chatham Prison]

Publication Date: 1861

Binding: Soft cover

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Edition.