The more things change… October 20, 1829

The Commissioners wish to remind the constables that, in every case when it is judged necessary to dismiss any man, the whole of his pay accruing from the last pay-day will be forfeited.

Source: Metropolitan Police. Instructions Orders &c. &c.1836. London: W. Clowes & Sons.

[I’m on break. Regular blogging will resume in February.]