European tensions rise as Bavaria masss troops and Vienna probes peace
Vienna reports royal diplomacy with France and Russia, while Bavaria begins marching toward Schardingen and Bohemia. Prussia Hungary talks loom near expiry of a negotiating term. French troops head to Bavaria and bridge works begin over the Rhine as European powers prepare for possible conflict.
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Briareus Echoes in London News and Pirate Plots
London letters report a satirical Briareus epic mocking power and liberty, while dispatches note Commodore Lestock preparing for a June sail and Vernon ready for an expedition. Reports from Jamaica warn of Spanish warships pursuing Anson. Local crimes include a child found dead in Bishopsgate and a staged robbery by highwaymen near Mile End.
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Gloucester execution justice near Uncle robbery and murder
Gloucester dated July 25 reports John Leonard aged about 28, a shoemaker born at Wotton-Underedge, executed for robbing his uncle of four pounds. He denied murder but confessed the robbery, dying penitent. Neighbours urged confession at the execution. Last Saturday at Monmouth Assizes Samuel Brown was sentenced to death for horse stealing. three others were condemned to transportation.
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Monmouth
Samuel Brown
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