Domestic crime missing note leads to servant's death
John Graham of Pflington Road recounts a Margate incident in which his servant John Hancock allegedly stole a 15 Bank Note and other items, confessed after a fall and hospital bleeding, and died within twelve hours. The letter, addressed to the editor, claims vigilance against spurious reports and urges press publication of this authentic account to warn other servants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hancock
Smith
Margate
Towcester
Messis. Wodfell and Co
Roth T
Champion
Westbrook
Galenge
Silver
Church Field
London
Laver
Crouch
Cobb
Pearing
John Graham
Petuntse Porcelain Stone Report and Legal Notice
The Jamaica find of Petuntse in Port Royal Mountains is hailed as the real material in Chinese porcelain with Kaolin from Cherokee lands noted. A separate case describes a disputed bill in Kensington involving Darley and King, Lord Kenyon ordering a bill withdrawal and counsel advising against future similar drafts.
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Jamaica
Port Royal
D’entrecolles
Pekin
South Carolina
Georgia
England
John Fotherygirl
Europe
Globe
China
Law Report Kings Bench case over bill of exchange
In a Westminster Hall trial Lord Kenyon hears an unusual travel case over a bill of exchange. Kine and Kins are named as plaintiff and defendant, with Darley as drawer and Hargrave as owner of the bill. The defendant denies handwriting and refuses delivery, while Hargrave seeks payment from the acceptor in the grocer district.
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Tiff
Hargrave
E. King
Kensington
Lord Kenyon
Mr. King
Darley
Sampson Wright
King
Edward King
F. Kins
Epwarp
Liam
King’s Bench
Westminster Hall
Kine Vn
Kine
Mr. Bustine
Traver
Willia M.epwarkp
Eoward
W. E. King
Samuel Darley
William Edward King
E. Kine
Union Street
Weminster
Kinestanp
Kingsland
Westminster Election Expense Case Between Hunt and Newcome
A suit seeks 14 pounds 1 shilling 6 pence for victuals drinks and other items supplied to Lord John Townshend supporters during the Westminster election. The plaintiff asserts unpaid four day expenses while the defendant argues Townshend and friends covered all costs and that the plaintiff was overpaid. Verdict given for the plaintiff 6 pounds 1 shilling 6 pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Townshend
Westminster
Hunt
Lord J. Townshend
Newcomb
J. Townshend
Farmer v Boyd Trover Case Over Frying-Pans and Footman
The action sought two old frying-pans and an old footman valued at 3d in Trover. Defendant’s counsel called it the most litigious and contemptible action in a Court of Justice. Verdict for Defendant. Lord Kenyon criticized the plaintiff and implied attorneys should be named if similar suits arise.
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Trover
Lord Kenyon
Oldham v Emerson A horse deal dispute in Holborn
The Plaintiff Oldham a Holborn ironmonger sued the Defendant Emerson a horse-dealer for 6s 8d, claiming the horse was not sound or free from vice. The horse proved restive and wicked, and the verdict awarded the plaintiff damages of 6s 8d with each party paying own costs.
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Oldham
Emerson
Holborn
Parisian Fashion Description With Willow Hat and Veiled Accessories
A Parisian fashion note describes a high crowned Willow Hat with long tinted feathers, a white cockade, and a bouquet of puppies. The hairstyle features large curls, a bandeau of white ribbon, a white gauze handkerchief, and a white taffeta jacket with a multicolored ornament. The petticoat mirrors the jacket with variegated embroidery and rose colored shoes with white bows.
Dress Description From A Past Era A Lawn Bonnet Ensemble
A detailed account describes a two dress set with a lawn bonnet adorned with violet, rose, lilac ribbons and a bouquet of lilies. Hair in waving curls, neck kerchief of fine lawn, square shawl style, and a striped rose white lilac ribbon. White lawn gown trimmed with painted corn flowers and poppies, matching petticoat with cornfield ornament, lilac sandals bound in rose ribbon.
Depositions on the Coly of James Sutherland Lunacy Verdict
Witnesses describe a pistol firing by James Sutherland in Green Park near Coprey’s pavilion and his subsequent collapse. Testimonies note distress, incoherent talk on naval arms, and later medical signs of fever and inflammation. The jury returned a verdict of Lunacy.
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James Sutherland
Edward Grace
Richard Turner
St. James's
Sutherland
Dundas
Harrison
Middle Temple
G. Ward
Broad-street
St. Nicholas
Murray
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Evenine Malt
Pflington Road
LAW Report
Farmer N v. Boyd
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