OS1/11/105/57B

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a Constabulary Force in each Burgh composed of respectable
Residents, who cooperate with the County and City Authorities
in the preservation of the peace. Such sources of Income
as formerly belonged to the Bailies are now in the hands
of the Magistrates of the City and the Police Commissioners,
but the resident bailies are allowed £30 yearly each
out of Police Funds to defray the expenses of their
offices.

W. [Wester] Portsburgh
11 Aug [August] 1852