Execution of fourteen malefactors ordered at Newgate
A cabinet council at St James's reported the death sentence list for fourteen malefactors. Among those to be executed are John Sawney and Thomas Clements for street robbery and murder, plus others for highway robbery and transportation. Also noted: Spanish privateers captured, ships and crew details, and local financial data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archpr Pened
Pethwin
Barwin
Martha White
Newgate
Edward Edwards
Short
S C Gardens
Bethel
St. James’s
John Strange
Ely
John Sawney
Thomas Clements
Clare-Market
William Warren
John Hide
William Austin
John Moor
Mr. Freeman
Hountlow Heath
Joseph Parker
John Singleton
Henry Lambton
Elizabeth Itney
Mary Nath
Elizabeth Hales
Frances Humphreys
Elizabeth Jarvis
Fleet-street
Temple-Bar
Samuel White
John Hetherington
Margaret Newell
Charles Raica
Grimes
New England
London
Betty
Mosely
Virginia
Downs
Cape ‘Codd
Bath
Richard Cornsalis Esq
Second-Hand Plate Trade and Local Notices in London
Advertisements warn against counterfeit plate sales and describe John Hopkins Goldsmiths in Fleet Street as a major dealer in second-hand plate and watches with assurances of fair pricing. Notices include road trustees meeting in Kensington, charity schools dine date, a reward for a lost gold headed cane, an executor notice for Gilbert Warfon, and a rental advertisement for Brook Green near Hammersmith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hopkins
Fleet-street
Fleet-Bridge
Kensington
C. Turnerxe
Chelsea
Fulham
the George
Church Lane
Crown Tavern
Threadneedle-street
London
Christ Church
Gresham College
Covent-Garden
Twickenham
Swaffham Races Purse Details Nobly Advertised in Norfolk
The notice invites horse owners to enter Swaffham course events on June 11, 12, and 13 with purses of 25, 15, and 45 pounds. Entries must be declared to Fairfax Rainer or deputy before races. Conditions include weight allowances, horse eligibility, subscriber and entrance fees, and penalties for late entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swaffham
Norfolk
D. Weiphe
County of Norfolk
Fairfax Rainer
N. B
J.P
Deserters from Dragoons and Browne's Troops Sought
Humford April 21 1740 a Royal notice offers two guineas for the capture of Dee from His Majestys Regiment of Dragoons commanded by Lieutenant General H nywood and Christopher Edmonton of Capt Brownes Troops both about 30 years old. Deserters are described with height hair and marks and a pardon if they return within 29 days. Reward and notice to Rumford commanding officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humford
Dee
His Majesty’s Own Regiment of Dragoons
H ®Nywood
Browne
Christopher Edmonton
Coln
Lancashire
Woolf-Comber
William Roffell
Streight
Tunbridge
Kent
England
Rumford
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London Gazette
St. Hellexs
His
Lenox
Orford
Cape Finisterre
T. Burner
South Sea Armicdies
Prem
Ditto
India
Ditto Mine Adventure
Emperors Loan
Exchequer
Duc
I Ce
New Cross
Kent-street
Southwark
Greenwich
Blackheath
Lewisham
Pope
Leicester
Crane
Thomas Cave
Bart
Edward Smith
Middlesex
King Street
Westminster
Francis Child
Deceas
William Wellecom
Dunstable
Cock Inn
Redbourn
Hertfordshire
Wellecom
Brook-Green
Hanmersmith
Col. Moody
Crowder
Essex-Court
Temple
Paddington
Abinger
Surrey
Sherwood
New Inn
Harris
Dorking
Fedora House
Farnhama
A.B
Devyereux-Court
Wrayfoury
County of Bucks
Staines
Colnbrook
Windsor
Cal
Ankerwyke
Thames
James Gooding
Mitre- Court
John Barret
White Hart
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