Alarm and pursuit of seven criminals near Greenwich and Woolwich
Reports describe an attempt by several men to escape by boat among the reeds between Greenwich and Woolwich. They were saw by watermen and pursued with soldiers from the Powder Magazine House. seven were retaken, two escaped into Hanging Wood, one man described as over six feet two inches tall, and the wounded mate remains in a bad state.
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Bank of England Cashier John Waite Missing May 13 1741
Warrants issued for the apprehension of John Waite a Bank of England cashier about forty years old five feet eight inches with a fair freckled complexion. He is suspected of secreted or taking away East India Bonds of considerable value. A reward of three hundred pounds plus two hundred pounds previously offered equals five hundred pounds. Address Governor and Company.
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Lottery payment and dog theft notice from 1741
Lottery Office announces the second payment of two pounds per ticket due at the Bank of England by July 23 and the remaining two pounds by September 18 under an act for building a bridge over the Thames. Also a reward of half a Guinea for tracking two engraved spaniels stolen near Uxbridge, marked Earl of Orrery, with legal prosecution for detaining the dogs.
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