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Bristol Journal

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Dec 29, 1787

Page

3

Christmas customs and global trade notes in 1786

The article surveys Christmas practices, from mass boxes to carols and laurel symbolism, and recounts a view of American states led by Massachusetts Rhode Island New York and others. It also lists christenings and burials in London 1786 1787, a strand accident, public executions, a potato fattening anecdote, and a late carriage seizure in St George's Fields.

France Russia Peterburgh Rusha Great Britain States of America Massachusets Rhode Island New York New Jersey New Hamphire Wyoming Pennsylvania Maryland London, &c Middlesex Surry City and Liberties of Westminster Richard Carrol John Short St. Botolph George Roberts Benjamin Morgan Finchley Thomas Kennedy Richard King Newgate Old Bailey Nicholl Barham Canterbury St. George’s Fields D'Arcy Wentworth Bowfree Knowlton London King and Co Haters Claretreer Lonpes Wittow Hars Bristol

Wretched Admirer in Bedlam Reflects on Madness and Fate

A late admirer of the Princess Royal recalls his fevered letters and confinement in Bedlam. He laments the punishment of madness, pleads for humane removal, and recounts conversations with visitors about his rational moments. The piece notes no business on the Stock Exchange that day.

Princess Royal Bedlam Callihay Stone Lord North Quih The Stock Exchange John Morgan Sadler Redcliff- Breet Bristol

Man robbed after joining trio on rural road

In Dusiix Ireland on December 17 a pedestrian joined three travelers near Bluebell. The woman distributed pistols, the man was knocked down, and the assailants robbed him of about six guineas and other items before fleeing across the countryside.

Dusiix Bluebell Fenate

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