Narrative of a Spanish Prisoner and Sea Escape
A fragmented diary-like account describes seaborne operations against Spaniards, a river crossing, a captured vessel, and a perilous escape to Jamaica. It notes an English captain, a convoy of ships near Cape Blanco Key, and a plan with a plan of retreat to New Spain. The writer promises a forthcoming letter from Jamaica detailing further misfortunes and hopes for successful charting of the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coath
Niftakir
Sutter
Soto
Sieces
Apts
Marquette
Panama
Lima
Ghatsras
St. John’s
Cape Bianco-Key
Jamaica
Mouetto
Carphagena
Murder Plot and Shooting in Early Murder Trial
The report outlines a violent plot involving O Neal and M Donnel with Hamilton and McDonnel. O Neal allegedly agreed to kill McDonnel if he secured a pardon. A private woman delivered a hate weapon. O Neal shot McDonnel in the heart while he cleaned a gun. Authorities warn of further arrests as trials proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeferday
Wrigh
Roger Mdonnel
Aleichidt
O'Neal
Cloud Hamilton
Monterling
M‘doniel
Hamilton
M‘donnel
Fender
M'Donnel
Mr. Hamilton
O’ Neal
Mr.Hardikon
Menin Partaisef MiCyory
Execution and transportation orders amid Gloucester trials
Gloucester court reports last Thursday sentenced multiple defendants after a harsh trial. John Yeate, Ant homas Cook, and Francis Cook faced death sentences for theft and assault, with others reprieved or ordered for transportation. A separate case led to execution orders, with additional punishments including branding and whippings. several defendants were cleared or discharged by proclamation. News from Salisbury details further condemnations for theft and home intrusion charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country News
Gloucester
John Yeate Fox
Anthomas Cook
Francis“ Cook
Roger Rogers
William ‘Caldhound
Hannah Lee
Salispury
Alexander Dore
Herick
Sialing Jett
Jereniah
John Foom
Fragmentary old court note on transportation and punishment
In a damaged record, names such as Abraham Appleton and others appear in a 18th century style note. It references forwing of the res ling House of ohn and sealing, Copper Cuppdee Ten, and a conviction for transportation with a 14 year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham “Appleton
Res
Ohn
Brie Skonmer
Daniel Webb
Thames
Shipping News Passage Fragments and Arrivals
Fragmented port dispatches describe vessels from Cork London and Rotterdam. The Elizabeth Decker and Mary Kanelia from Namz reach port. various ships depart for New York and Oporto. Harbor notices list vessels including Albany and St Anthony with cargoes and destinations.
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Matalin
Dubai
Fe Fort Pad
Pate
Patte Passhgjot
St. Ube
Tilliam
London
Cowes
Elizabeth
Oporto
Dover
Afar
Albany
New York
Deal
Morehiz
Riéwhsche
Feideny
Hampburg
Mauthewson
Jane
Stevenson
Nex
York
Vine
Clements
Bellai
William
Bella
Net
Dublin
St. Anthony
Walth
Peters
Antiquathé Success
Gibbs
Made
London News Briefs From The City And Court Life
Reports from London detail mayoral recovery hopes and notable deaths including Sir John Lequefite Alderman and Mr. Morse chosen as clerk at Set Tho mas's Hospital. Cambridge elections and royal dispensation for Rev Daniel Leplaig Ordinary accompany Tyburn executions of twenty Malefactors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seamach
John Lequefite
Kwers
Mille Street
Eggleton
John’s
Daniel Leplaig
Prince” of
Wale
Caith Lewes
Susix
Harlefield
Herfé Td Foc
Tyburn
Tseba
Abe
Jean Lipscum
Biz. Fox
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Boscr
Mi Ene
Bicto del Toro
Bor
Rosert Hopston
New Spain
Tig
Port.news
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