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The London fate of a highwayman and trials
A London shop attack ends with a suspect confessing to prior robberies on the highway. He describes poverty and self preservation through pistols, faces stern counsel from Sir John Fielding, and is committed to Newgate after an attempted murder of Mr Portal. Lucy Gregory’s assault case is noted. the issue includes a new edition notice and political letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir John Fielding
Newgate
Ludgall
Bill
Sam
Portal
Kingdom of Ireland
Minerva
London
Lucy Gregory
Fleetlane
Alderman Dickinson
Richard Marshall
Newzaie
Court and City Register
Rivington, Jolliffy &c
Frances
Europe
France
Anne
London Evening Post
J. L
Hubertsburgh
British
Martin Luther
South
Cockrane
Mary Frazer
Bridewell
Dr. Stonhouse
Northeampton
Bristol
Hieronimus Collena
Cardinal Deann
Order of St. Joan of Jerusalem
Rome
Pope Benedic
Italy
Laf
Edward Cole
General Hospital
Bath
Temple Church
Manchester
John Booth
Clifton
Ac Keartsley
Ruel
Philadelphia
Amsterdam
New Dieppe
Syrene
Bentingham
Jamaica
Downs
Torrington
Cork
Ostend
Portsmouth
West-Indies
Spithead
Madeira
Dunkirk
Riga
Rallia
Sweden
Weslt- Indies
Oporto
Lisbon
Morning Star
Wood
Wind S.S