An humble proposal that may intirely check and restrain, the growth of highway-men, foot-pads, house-breakers, shop-lifters and other incendiary's, by threatening letters and at no charge to the government, but in case of a war, may be an hundred thousand a year, in the way of trade of this kingdom - Davies, Joseph (Printed, by L. How, in Petticoat-Lane, 1690)
Date of publication suggested by Wing. - Reproduction of original in the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign Campus). Library. - Wing (2nd ed.) attributes to Joseph Davis. - Wing (2nd ed.), D422B