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Death Notices and Fire at Inner Temple Chronicle
Last Sunday Noon died at his Father's House Devonshire square John Bellamy aged about 8. Freland a gentleman farmer died suddenly at Turnham Green as he finished his pipe. Eston Colonel of a company in the second Regiment of Foot Guards died in Clarges Street. Langdale a coal merchant died at his Iron Gate home by the Tower. Felix Calvert of Albury Hall Ely and a Berkshire MP drank to be Sheriff by Sir John Eyles. Ward, Miss Catherine, died aged nine at her father's house and was buried near St Mary Ab church. A black marble grave sign was laid in Christ Church Newgate Street for Mrs Jennens who died at Oxford Arms Warwick Lane. The King sent Foot Guards to assist at a damaging Inner Temple fire that destroyed many chambers and libraries. The Prince of Wales visited and rewarded firemen. Royal support followed and a public notice warned of heavy losses to personal effects and manuscripts. Extra letters from the Hague and Madrid discuss political shifts, trade grievances, and naval matters amid a London fire and royal actions.