London Evening Journal in London, Middlesex

Deserters to Gibraltar and violent crime in London

Reports of about 200 deserters joining Sir George Walton’s squadron bound for Gibraltar. Transports with naval stores sailed from the river. A fleet-run incident injured Mr Wilkins of Mittle Britain during a violent abduction attempt at the White Hart Inn, with two assailants captured and bail granted. Also notes a skull fracture incident at Southwark and local political and financial notices.