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Murder Trial and Pubications in Early 18th Century Britain
The coroner’s inquest finds Richard Griffith guilty of murdering Richard Davis at Hadley near Barnet. A reward of 20 guineas is offered for his capture. The notice also lists several pamphlet publications and sermons issued this day, including works from Roberts, Berington, and Wotton, with details on prices and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Griffith
Murther
Richard Davis
Heneage Walker
Hadley
Barnet
Middlesex
Walker
Hatton Garden
Richard Steele
R. S
J. Roberts
Oxford Arms
Warwick-Lane
EB. Berington
House of Lords
Abbey-Church of Westminster
K. Charles I
Richard Lord Bilhon
Gloucester
Mar
Wotton
Fleet-street
St. James's
Tho. Hayley
Tho
Morer
St. Ance’s Aldersgate
Bear
Tanke
Temple-Gate
John Barber
Lamberh-Hill
Henry Clements
Pauly
John Walthoe
The
Royal Exchange
John Morphewsear
S Hall. Co