Double Hartched Fraud in 1797 Trade Case at Lisbon
The case concerns James Brandon and Thompson with Alexander Brandon in a tangled 1797 Lisbon trade dispute. Lord Kenyon denounces the arrangement as a moonshine partnership and double fraud. Testimony shows remittances routed to the defendant, with Alexander Brandon as a nominal partner receiving little benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okobel
Alexander’ Branderr
James Brandon
Lisbon
St. Michael’s
Alexander
Thompson
James
Shomson
Lord Kenyon
Mr. Law
Mr. Erskine
Lord Kenrrow
Erskine
Fiial
Alexander Brardon
Robert Thompson
Thomipson
Alexander Brandon
Law
Garrow
MéyLaav
Court of Justice
Verdié
Assault and false imprisonment case in Covent Garden theatre
This report from the May 25 sheriff court records details General Spencer suing Mr Thompson for an assault and false imprisonment. The defendant, a man of fortune, drank with the Welsh Society on March 11 and later met Spencer, Major Gordon, and Dr. Franklin in Covent Garden Theatre lobby where an affray occurred. He branded the group as thieves and pickpockets and claimed they had robbed him.
Letter and Naval Actions From Parker at Sea in 1799
Copy of a report from Six Hyde Parker detailing exploits against Spanish and French vessels near Cape Roxo and off Jamaica. The letter covers captured privateers, armed vessels, and merchant ships, including a detailed list of prizes by Maidstone Aquilon Surprise Rattler Lark L aperanthe and others, plus an account of Le Vengeur engagement and Vesey’s dispatches.
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Hyde Parker
Yamaua
Evan Nepean
Queen
Port Royal
Otway
Trent
Cape Roxy
Admiralty
Vesey
Amasantit
E&o
Porto “Stas Rico
Cape Roxo
Beishier
Balderston
Beang
M'Ghee
Beloitier
Fexconer
Wylie
H. Parker
Ker
C. R.W. Otway
Maidstone
Europe
la Prenote
Cine
Caraodora
Havannah
Matarizas
L’ameranthe
le Vengeur
Ee H. Parker
Fees
Hannibal
Thunderer
Réenommée
Prent
Sparrow
Alkhore
Serpent
Merlin
East End
Jamaica
le Verigeur
St- Jaga de Cuba
Jeremie
St. Abb's
Chacey
Weil Cowindevard
Capitulation and prisoner exchange talks amid Austrian frontier actions
From Vienna and nearby fronts comes news of General Serrurier's capitulation terms, prisoner exchanges, and conditions for officers. Dispatches note Austrians pressing on Novarra and Pavia, with Mantua awaiting assault, plus reports of villages evacuated, booty at Perchiera, and calls for French and Piedmontese officers to rally.
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Vienna
Serrurier
T Cams
Aart
Ans
Ubws
Capitelatios
Calay
Scaff
France
Biedovonr
Kisgro
Verdevich
Vikaffowich
Serrinier
Marshal Sunacrow
Cremona
Peschiera
Pofferon
Novarra
Pavia
Placentia
Vercelli
Pizighetone
Modena
Ferrara
Lord Grenville
Linda
York Iists
Bellegarde
Engadine
Coire
Albula
Uri
Drunken Dispute Ends With False Imprisonment Claims
The transcript recounts Major Gordon and others detained for about an hour while Thompson allegedly beat and insulted party guests. Defense suggests drunken behavior by the defendant and offers to plead charitable intent. Three plaintiffs seek damages for false imprisonment with additional claims over suits and warden wards.
Unsober Libel Claims Against Respected Volunteer
A fragment notes a libel action by Mr. Erfine and Mr. Frederic Adolphus Rankin against a respected man who volunteered for national defense. The text alleges repeated filing of emotional information and asserts the accused is innocent of other crimes.
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Erfine
Frederic Adolphus Rankin
a.Correéoners
Ettable
Felf
Fragmented 19th Century Crime Recital From OCR Mess
A garbled OCR fragment lists names, places, and actions in a historical crime narrative. It mentions Capers, men being chased, and various surnames like Aston Rathbone P. and Merem Le Rapids alongside scattered place names Norfolk Hampton and Covi fireety. The text preserves a chaotic snapshot of a pursuit with multiple individuals and locations indicated, but lacks coherent sequence or clear outcomes.
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A. Rathbone
P’ Scuster
Frast
Schnints
Norfolk
Hampton
Grocer
Bie
T. Daihy
Grib-fireet
Hurder
Duly
Sonart
le Rapids
Dcapa c Am
Bafinghall-fheeu
Bleckesil Hall Fattors
Royals Attend Divine Service at Windsor in Damp Morning
Yesterday in London the King Queen and the Princess attended services at St George's Chapel Windsor. They were accompanied by the Earl and Countess of Hancourt Lady Damer Major Paice and several other nobles. Lord Tuaret has written a solemn loyalty letter to the King and faced strong royal response with expectations of his discharge during the current term.
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London
St. George’s Chapel
Windsor
Earl and Countess of Hancousrt
Damer
Paice
Paris
Tuaret
Feacusson
Fragmented chaotic report of European battles and movements
Incoherent OCR summary recounts European engagements with French Austrian forces, ship and fortifications, and troop movements across Zurich Feldkirch and Linz. It mentions General Mazufos Suwarreu, General Hirer, and deceptions about losses, positing a large army under arms and planned crossings, with casualty figures and withdrawals amid shifting lines.
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Epa
Sheriff's Court
Cursitor Street
Spencer VA. Thompson
London Gazette
Admiralty Office
Boming
Morwa Eden
K.B
Robert Craufurd
Foreign Department
aWatch
Hautes Whiers
T. Madgécut
Gordon Amlitted
MazEhompion
Balinetty
Tor
Bourelcos
Gordon
Qooney
Thompsony Wich
Kevvon
Eli
Freres
Capea Jace
Sean En
Calaja
Bastbeen
Hing
Ie Pippoo
Skihy
Qverbbard
Nartheflys
Aston
Abc
Phaues
Melus
Mazufos Suwarreu
Capillon
Po 10
Rover Sreros
Ene Ferkehinen
Larrach
Cross
Zurich
Genreral
Bregenz
Feldkirch
Shawieh
Jias
Edote
Patriola
Golpttfoners
Rhine
Lemmertheim
Urtat
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