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Soldier Robbery Attempt Near Shadwell Ends in Escape
Reports detail a highway robbery on Mr William Martin a leading surgeon near Shadwell between Old Ford and Bethnal Green. A tall bold soldier forced money and a watch, pointed a pistol, but was tackled by Martin who leapt from the chaise and subdued him until Justice Selman sent him to Newgate.
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Gower
Lord Ower
Breok-street
White
Newgate
William Martin
Shadewell
Old Ford
Bethdal Green
Martin
Mr. Martin
Selman
Leicers
Newcastle
Berlin
Prussia
Augustus William
Charles of
St. Nicholas
Berch
William Baldwin
Council At Law
England
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