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Highwaymen rob Bristol Mail letters. £100 reward offered
General Post Office through London issues a notice about a robbery on the Bristol to Bath mail. The thieves opened bags and stole letters. a £100 reward is offered for the apprehension of all involved, with pardons for those who aid in recovery. Details describe two riders, one on black horse and one on bay. A broad notice follows regarding estates for sale and local property listings in Tamworth, Dorchester, Blandford Forum, and nearby locales, with contact points for inquiries.
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General Post-Office
London
Bristol Mail
Slow
Colebrook
Bristol
Bath
N. B
Tamworth
Stafford
Elso
Girden
Humphry Wolferttan
Wm. Robinson
New-Inn
N.B
Hi Osses
Inticaled Co Vdtes
Uopes
John Gilbere
Uttoxeter
Staffordshire
John Gilbert
Otober
Norfolk
Swaffham
Sw Fham
James Large