Two Hundred Pound Reward for Highway Robbery
General Post Office offers two hundred pounds for apprehension of the thief who ambushed the Mail from Bromley to Sevenoaks near Farnborough. The robber, a young man in a drab coat, demanded the mail with a horse pistol, declined half a guinea, and rode toward Croydon. Rewards also apply to surrendering accomplices. royal pardon may be granted.
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Bromley
Farnborough
Hgbwayman
Pratt’s Bottom
Riverhead
Croydon
London
Sevenoaks
Lambherharity
Rye
Tunbridge
Battle
Hastings
Peale Ginerth
Frangis Freeling
Estates in Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire Auction
Estates in Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire to be sold at auction at the Plough Cheltenham on August 2. Lot 1 covers a freehold estate at Fifield with four mansions, garden, arable land and pasture totaling about 318 acres valued at 600 yearly. Lot 2 is a 52 acre freehold meadow and pasture lot at Mickleton Gloucestershire. Possession possible April 5.
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Oxfordshire
Gloucestershire
Cheltenham
Fifield
Oxford
Stow
Burford
Wm. Fennet
Storie
Pull-court
Tewkesbury
Fowke
Tréeman
Missionary voyage letter from Captain Wilson 1797
An extract from Captain James Wilson of the Duff to Josefu Harncastie detailing December 1797 Canton dispatches and January to March voyage milestones. They reach Maravia where Pomaree rules, a large native house stands for Captain Bligh, and English claims to Maravia are formalized. The text notes two Europeans remain on mission and language fluency of castaways.
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James Wilson
Duff
Josefu Harncastie
London Missonary Society
Canton
Rio Janeiro
New Zealand
Otaheite
Maravia
Bligh
Pomaree
Ottoo
Eimeo
Europe
Peter
Andrew
Missionaries at Sea Reach Friendly Islands and Marquesas
The narrative details a voyage where missionaries choose roles for Otaheite and the Friendly Islands, face threats from two Englishmen Ambler and Kennelly, secure alliances with island chiefs, and move on to Marquesas. The crew refits, interacts with natives, and finalizes orders to return to Otaheite while noting health, language work, and ongoing tensions in Macao and Wampoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otaheite
Marquesas
Eimeo
Palmerstorn Islands
Tongataboo
Cook
John Kennelly
Benj. Ambler
London
Peter
Ambler
Kennelly
Tibo
Mamoe
Tugahowe
Stewaives
Christiana
Resolution Bay
Matavia
Henry
Huahine
Mesirs
Buchanan
Gallan
Macao
Wampoo
Canton
High Court considers two Jedburgh child murder cases
In Scotland the High Court of Justiciary reviewed two Jedburgh Circuit Court references. Janet Ramay of Eccles, Berwickshire, was acquitted after voiding an extrajudicial confession, while Fanet Gray of Yarrow faced a split verdict under the William and Mary statute. Memorials were ordered for further readiness, and the panel was recommitted.
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High Court OF Justiciary
Circuit Court
Jedburgh
Janet Ramay
Eccles
Berwickshire
Pannel
Verdi
Fanet Gray
Yarrow
Selkirkshire
Henry Erskine
Robart Corser
Joan Anstaurier
Joan Burner
Crown
Court of Session rules on altered bill in Glasgow mercantile dispute
The Court of Session in Edinburgh on July 7 ruled in favor of the Bankers Messrs Watson of Glasgow over Adam Thomson Co Merchants in a case arising from a bill drawn by Robb and Co for 601 and altered to 1601. The court also examined a related bill with a 200 addition, noting questions about forgery and acceptance and court opinions from the Lords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Session
Adam, Thomson and Co
Glasgow
James
Robert Watson
David Robb
Watson
Fame
Carrick, Brown, and Co
Woman in labour after fright on Long Lane scene
A woman of decent appearance in West Smithfield was suddenly taken into labour while walking along Long Lane. A wagoner by throwing hay caused the fright by scaterring straw on the footpath, leading to premature labour. She was taken into a house where help was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield
Riot at Birmingham Chapel During Sermon Disturbs Crowd
A letter from Rev Dri Coke to Samuel Bradburn describes a chaotic scene at a Birmingham chapel when a hymn caused panic. The crowd rushed out while a court near the door fell into disorder, injuring a four year old boy and a woman. The writer calls it the most awful event he has witnessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dri Coke
Samuel Bradburn
Birmingham
Hyman
Curious Siam game with Louis XVI and Dauphin cited
Journal entry recalls Louis XVI agreeing to play Siam with the Dauphin at the Convention bar. The Dauphin loses repeatedly, claiming a perpetual 17 points, while the King remains silent as the moment lingers. A further note describes a Wick Farm cock turkey hatching 12 chicks after nesting on a goose egg and then three more eggs.
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Cleri
Louis XVI
Siam
Munny
Wick Farm
Abingdon
Mercury
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Hornsby and. Co. Stock-Brokers
Cornhill
Royal Exchange
Messrs. Trewman and Son’s
Exeter
Thomas Billinge
Liverpool
Hornsby & Co
State-Lottery Stamp Office
India
South-Sea
Spilsbury
Maury Esdale
St. Bartholomew's Hospital
Croft,taylor
Fleet-street
Jonathan Roberts
Wellington
Somersetshire
Murch
Barhdraple
John ‘Mitchell
Glover
Mitcham
Surry
William Barker
Wooton
Norfolk
Bungay
James Sexton
Suffolk
York
W. Tefryman
Jonathan
Mary Winn
Pawlet
Bridgewater
Somerset
Richard Ody
Soho Square
Great Britain
Ireland
Scotland
Edinburgh
Court OF King’s Bench
Qenyon
Tadwell
Lord Kenyon
Guildhall
Winter Y. Tyler
Luklns
Erskine
Tyler
Epping Forest
Lukins
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