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London Several Items From May 1739 News
A long-winded summary of crime updates and naval movements. It reports the capture of Thomas Limpus for robbing the Western Mail at Dartmoor and Kingsbridge, with details of his flight to France and attempted escape to St Malo. It also notes dispatches from Madrid and Gibraltar, preparations for a Danish treaty, and various shipping and weather notes. It mentions post office service history and a next general court martial, plus court news on appointments and royal letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Walpole
Pells
Devonshire
Limpus
France
Bristol
Ciles
Newcastle
Dunkirk
Deal
Brett
Duke of Newcastle
M. Keene
Madrid
Edward Wilmot
Sawta
Mead
Mijesty
Hollings
Ireland
Lord Sanery
Portugal
Frederick
Prince Royal of
Denmark
de Princess
Amelia
Great Britain
Duke of Cumberland
Louisa
Royal of
Viscount
Weymouth
John Wae
Knights of the Shire
Ilts
Spain
Mensington
Anne Pierpoint
Marquiss of
Lothian
Scotland
Earl of
Earl of Selkirk
St. George
Extraz
Exon
Dartmouth
Thomas Limpus
Crewkern
Sherborn
Lisbon
Salcorkb
Kingsbridge
St. Malo
Newberry
Berkhire
General Post Office
Guerniey
Gibraltar
Haddock
Corsica
Marquis de Maillebois
Bastia
St. Fiorenzo