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C1810
The Right Honourable William Pitt.
Artist:
I.Hoppner after & I.Jackson
British Prime Minister William Pitt, the Younger, justified convict transportation to Botany Bay on two grounds. First, it reduced potential corruption of other prison inmates. Secondly, transportation sent some of the most incorrigible criminals out of the Kingdom. He also … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Right Honourable William Pitt.
Date:
C1810
Artist:
I.Hoppner after & I.Jackson
Engraver:
H.Meyer
Condition:
Split in paper bottom title.
Technique:
Stipple engraving with roulette.
Image Size:
320mm
x 375mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1810
Description:
British Prime Minister William Pitt, the Younger, justified convict transportation to Botany Bay on two grounds. First, it reduced potential corruption of other prison inmates. Secondly, transportation sent some of the most incorrigible criminals out of the Kingdom. He also argued that a distant penal and trading colony would enable ‘naval operations in the region.
