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Bank Reward Advertises Capture of Bank of England Cashier
May 14 1741 notice details John Waite a Bank of England cashier missing from duty suspected of removing East-India Bonds. Warns that reward of 200 pounds to the capture or probation of the suspect. Additional notes list counterfeit-era bank note diversions and rewards for recovery or identification of the thief Benjamin Beeley and others. Notices include various dated notes and rewards for apprehension and restoration.
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Ee . Bank
John Waite
Bank of England
Jon Waite
Sir Joseph Hankey and Company
Benjamin Beeley
Joseph Hankey and Corp
Gainforough
Fred
Theo. Dorington
William Best
Andrew Drummond
Goddard Urling
Ironside
Colebrooke
Matthew Collet
Ditto
Wm. Hutchinson
George Middleton
A. Drummond
F. Gurnell
Sir Joseph Hankey
Joseph Hankey