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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 14, 1777
Page
2
Sir William Meredith argues against harsh capital laws citing Mary Jones case and Draconian precedents. He contrasts medieval severity with Alfred the Greats preventive approach and urges mercy, warning that executions harm innocents and fail to deter crime. The discussion covers fires, incitement, and proposes alternative punishments like long labor sentences.
Notices announce horse plates for five to six year olds and four year olds with heats over four miles, entry on September 6 at Red Lion Inn Esham, fees and subscriptions, weights, and steward decisions. Details include plates for mares and colts, and conditions for start times, booths, and weather by Weatherby and Stewards James Scawen Dawes and others.
On oath before John Grefton MPJ information says Thomas Knowlan, a servant with John Ross of Piccadilly, stole horse whips and headgear, absconded from service, and sold many whips. A reward of five guineas is offered for apprehension and conviction with details to magistrate or Ross.
An archaic description details the lands and estates of the Otterton and Oxerton area in Devon. It lists manors including Otterton, Hayes, Badleigh, Collaton Rawleigh and Abbot with freehold and leasehold interests, rents, sheaves, and a grand park with deer, millworks, lime kiln, and extensive common rights. The notice claims healthy, valuable property with river and sea views and property details running to Lady Day 1979.
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