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Foot pads rob man of watch sword hat and money
On Thursday night a gentleman from Hampstead Wells was attacked by two footpads who robbed him of his watch sword hat wig and money. The rest lists various notices and official actions from Newgate, including executions and financial warrants, with numerous names and items from the period.
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Hampstead Wells
Newgate
Tyburn
Old Bailey
Robert Perkins
John Witherly
Thomas Cane
Jane Worsley
Barbara Street
Spencer
West Smithfield
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