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Desperate Night Raid at the New Gaol Ends in Capture
A bold group attempted an escape at a London gaol after 11 pm. Guards confronted Macray and Sefton, both wounded, with Taylor and Lingard sustaining minor injuries. The attackers were chained and secured. a money-dropper and other accomplices were identified and detained. Other items note horse racing results, shipping refits, and broad international news.
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Jack
Macray
Taylor
Lingard
Sefton
Emesson
Janes
Jose
Emerson
St. George’s Field
Sellon
Oxford
Mr. Wearwick
Mad Tom
Mr. Wild
Snail
Hounslow-Heath
Mr. White
Pepe
Waite
Martin
Calaway
Mr. Sheild
Parson
Afcough
Shug-lane
Lisbon
Cadogan
Clement’s Inn
George
Hampsttead
Thames
Mortlack
Hemipsted
Hertfordshire
Combes
John Groom
Southwark
John Lade
Joanna Smith
Moor Fields
Walter Ralegh
John King
Spithead
Chaloner
Portsmouth
England
Italy
Mirandola
Mantua
Trieste
Oran