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Newspaper
Courier
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 22, 1815
Page
4
A letter from Uxbridge describes a deadly post-chaise crash on the Harefield road near Uxbridge. Mrs Murray died at the scene and Miss Murray survived after being found insensible and later released from suffering. The report notes the distress to the Murray family and appeals for support.
An officer’s letter from the Mediterranean describes Marseilles hosting a grand dinner and opera ball for Lord Exmouth and officers, with British flags displayed beside those of France and others. It notes respected billets for Royal Marines under Major Cox and Major Bevians, and public thanks as troops return. The message also mentions Gaeta’s defense, a small Toulon squadron, and ships including the Queen and Ajax.
Edward Walsh was executed at Gallows-green for an assault on Caruentne Hearnts. A priest said the sentence prevented aiding a woman to Ballincollig. the accomplice denied involvement. The day’s notes mention a vigilante coach attack near Cashel, a wounded dragoon, and various legal and weather items.
A clipped notice details several marriage announcements including Rev John Harcourt Skeine to Helen Baldwin of Richmond Surrey, Rev Thomas Knox to Frances Woodgate of Somer Hill Kent, and James Boucherto Mary Ann Colclough of Beaconsfield House along with other early 19th century unions.
Private contract sale of the lake of Buttermere in Cumberland with two adjacent parcels containing arable meadow and pasture land, plus 1368 sheep. Inclosed lands, sheep pastures, thriving plantations about 20 years old. Printed in London by B. Moswyney.
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