Smugglers in Pevensea Bay Threaten Customs Officers
Customhouse records from London dated March 1745 describe a raid by Riding Officers at Pevensea Sussex after a cargo run by smugglers. Soldiers seized four carbines five pieces of pistols and greatcoats while smugglers fled to nearby houses. A threatening letter to Eastbourne officer Mortimer followed and a fifty pound reward was promised for discovery of the letter author or accomplices.
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Custom-House
London
Customs
Pevensea
Sussex
Pevinfea Bay
Pevenfea
Bendish
Mortimer
Eastbourne
His Majesty
Ferfons
Missing Son in Barnstable Family Seeks News
F Thomas Berry of Barnstable Devon is last heard of over 18 months ago. His mother Eliza Berry, aged and running the family business, appeals for information and any sign of his return. His brother is deceased and no other relative can assist.
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Thomas Berry
Sadler
Eliza Beth Berry
Barnstable
Devon
Missing Servant Baldwin Seeks Information for Advantage
F Thomas Baldwin once served Francis Chute. If deceased, he may apply to Mr James Wallis, Stationer in the Poultry, for information that could aid him. Anyone who can inform Mr Wallis whether Baldwin is living or dead will be rewarded for their trouble.
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Thomas Baldwin
Francis Chute
Deceas
James Wallis
Wallis
John of Painter
London
Hankerton
Crundwell
Wilts
John Painter
Panter
Crudwell
Mary Overy
London Bridge
John
Twards
Kent
Che
William Jone
Hapkerton
Malmesthur
Wilthire
Cirencester
Lost white pointing dog with yellow spots in Hamp—reward offered
Notice requests return of a white pointing dog seen near Hamp shire before the start of January. The animal has large yellow spots, a tilip’d ear, and a mottled nose with a yellow head. Rewards of half a guinea are offered to anyone returning the dog to Mr Eardlifty, saddler, Holborn, or to Mr William Collyer at the Sivanarte in Hampshire.
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Hampingshire
Eardlifty
Holbourn
William Collyer
Siwan Arte
Hampshire
Bartholomew Lane
Royal Exchange
Thomas Rawlins
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Bourne-hill
N. B
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Gadt
Harris
Bedford- Street
Covent-Garden
Anthony Smith
Oulfton
Easingwold
Yorkshire
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Croft
Epsom
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Prial
Asrw
James Dashwoop
Bari
Thomas Head
Kri
Boston
Lincoln
King’s Lynn
Norfolk
St. Margaret’s
Philip Cafe
King’s-Lynn
Joseph Barr
Castle and Crown
Winchester
Viscount Weymouth
Richard Champneys
Lambourn
Berks
Elizabeth
John, Garrard
Bankside
Southwark
Thomas Gardner
Elizabeth Gardner
Wreasbury
County of Bucks
Stanes
Colibrook
W’indsor
Ankerwyke
James Gooding
Mitre-Ceourt
Fleet-Street
Barrer
White-Hart
Windsor
Ankerwyke Farm
Faid House
Sunninghill
Berkshire
Egham
Lewis Jackar
Inner- Templene
Staggerden
Bedfordfire
Bedford
Breshold
Wakelin
Hare-Court
Inner-Temple
Yorke
Shrapstan
Northamptonshire
His Majesty’s Navy
Eccleswatch
Denbigh
Conway
Edward Lloyd
Pentre
Betus
Hed Powell
Bedferry
Limbrey
New Inn
Matthew Limbrey
Exeter
Earl's Coffee
Kipings
Fortune
Majapetty
Prince FreveRicx
Lloyd's Coffée‘House
Bristols
N.B
Sifilligadaigh
Drogheda
Ireland
Arthur Hendrick
Howse
Madox Street
Hanover Square
Hendrick
King’s Arms
Thomas Bowen
John Burrows
Biffiter
Oxford
Mercer
King’ S Arms
Imley
Edgerton
Salisbury Fryine Stace
Angel Inn
High-Street
Sarum
Ludgate-Hill
Timothy Harris
Wixttram
L. Raymond
M. Moore
St. Paul’s
Spectator
T. Gardner
Coney Head
St. Clesmen’s Church
Strand
Great Britain
Pricez
Mearcurius Larinus
Mr. Clarke
J. Hart
Popping’s Alley
Fle-Screet
Welleminster
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