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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 01, 1797
Page
3
Witnesses describe a mutinous scene on the Leopard with a blunderbuss, a threatened volley, and orders to hoist sails. Edward Stokes and Charles Reed claim top deck observations while John King and John Pitman provide corroboration about arms and actions during the incident.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a county or court action and a dead end without full details. The readable bits reference a legal matter and municipal context, suggesting an official notice but lacking concrete dates or names.
Witnesses describe plots to cut cables and seize the ship at the Nore. Prisoner Sullivan and officers testify to discipline and fear of mutiny. Capt Hargood and Lt Robb affirm no prior complaints. Court adjourns after prayers and plea for mercy from the prisoner.
Court heard evidence on a mutiny charge against a crew member aboard the Channel fleet under Lord Bridport. The accused, aboard the 74 gun ship, faced testimony from witnesses confirming or denying presence on board during the alleged mutinous act. Evidence showed attempts to corroborate or refute the defendant’s location and actions. The Greyhound, Sylph, Phaeton, and other ships were cited in custody and transport details. The inquiry proceeded with depositions taken, determining whether the accused could be linked to the mutiny.
PortsMouth report notes Lord Keith hoisting his flag aboard the Cumberland a 74 gun ship this morning The Miarthérs of the Photonix are to be tried to smiorthw with the reaction and implications for the naval command and balance of power in the region.
A Norwegian lobster fleet trader from Harwich arrives with four cargoes of lobsters. The vessel was captured by a privateer and recaptured by a Royal Navy ship near Bury. Royal escorts and convoys, including the Charlotte armed fitter, were mentioned as part of the naval actions impacting the fate of the shipping.
Report from Chatham describes the Monmouth crew being signaled at the port and tension with the navy after an attempted escape from prize ships. The Eagle prison-ship is mentioned with detainees and signs of damage to the Monmouth’s hull.
The readable fragments reference a person named Mr. Bell and a butcher in a place called Gafgxd with unclear actions described. A phrase mentions custody and a vague violent incident. Overall content is unreliable and partially indecipherable.
Market prices for wheat and barley, flour, sugar, oats, and other staples, with England and Wales quarter averages and specific goods at Whitechapel Bay Market. Cites Sugar, Bran, Hay, Straw, beef, veal, pork, lamb, and cattle/head sold, including figures like 40s to 74 Gite and per tort rates.
A garbled OCR fragment shows prices and marks for various goods in London markets including tallow, whitechapel, yellow soap, curd, and other commodities. The text lists percentages, weights, and vendor notes with multiple unclear terms, indicating a fragmented old market price ledger.
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