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Death of Admiral Littleton and Major Trials in Westminster
Notices from Westminster recount the death of Admiral Littleton at his home in Maffam Street and the capture of James Simkin, charged with robbery and murder in Oakingham. Simkin was brought to town and committed to Newgate after examination by Sir John Fryer. The column also notes a daughter of Dennis Kelly and ongoing Irish proclamations offering rewards for abductors, plus stock prices, theater ads, auctions, and various notices and publications from London venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Littleton
Maffam-street
Westminster
James Simkin
Liteworth Watermen
Anne Bristow
Oakingham
Purfleet
Essex
Poultrey Compter
John Fryer
Newgate
Dennis Kelly
Ely
Tower
France
Lord Middleton
Lords Justices of
Ireland
Andrew Aylmer
Garret Darcy
Nugent
Sheridan
Mary Dowdell
Galftown
Meath
India
Royal Exchange Assurance
London Assurance
York Buildings