Custom House Reward Notice From 1786
In London May 1786 a reward is offered for the discovery of those who attacked Mr John Barnes, a customs officer, near Limehouse Hole on the Thames. A hundred pounds is promised for information leading to arrest and conviction of the guilty parties under the King’s commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custom-House
London
Wrere
Ohn Barnes
Thaans
Bar Limehouse- Hole
Sane Pitfos
Celib
Perfan Aude
Ais Majesty
Remarkable 18th Century Pirate Trial and Reward Notice
A historical Royal Admiralty notice from May 9 1786 details the capture and trial of four pirates off Dover and the coast. George Coombes and other officials promise rewards for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of accomplices. The document lists seized cargo including marked clothing and hardware, and mentions a ship’s crew and pilot actions during the incident.
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Mnmerdis Coil
Atind Avithiss
Admiralty
Ingeand
George Coombes
Reevein
Feridas
Illen
API
V. Fou Nien
Wi Crasby
Wibch
Lawrence Als
Dawkte
Boanava
John Knight
Perak
Penter
Fragmentary Will Notice and Testamentary Names
Fragmentary historical notice presents a will filing or probate matter naming executors and beneficiaries. It references Mr. Re Hayward as an aide and resident, with mentions of legal guardians and wards. The document includes dates, locations, and amounts, though many words are garbled.
Fragmentary 1736 English Lottery Notice and Address
A distorted 1736 document blends an English letter from JUN CUSTIAN of Lowlen with a state lottery notice. It mentions Irisip and English state lotteries, shares, tickets, and distribution details, including draws reported for February. The text references correspondents, officers, and locations such as Winte's value, Kainbargh, and related notices to public stake holders.
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Rickardson
Goodleck
Respectadls Corm
Thar
Trai
Lore Tery Beg
Wuddings
Coonill
Charing -Crots
Winte
Vaie
Kainbargh
Luguth
N. OB
Astonia Dhares
Wwe
Seleae
Tobe LOR for the Seasox or by the ity at TUNDEH IDE
A fragmented notice references a yacht event and a reception at Panа Family tied to Sir Gilbert Heathcop with vague mentions of Ascot, Metis, and lines about a railway or line. The readable parts indicate a public notice style with names and associations but lack clear actions or dates.
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Domenices
Sonim
Gbesa
Pale Pak
Carnie
Lerge Commodions
Woteyear
Pana
Tovetier
Gilbert Heathcop
de Gved
Ascot
Huches
Watlfir
Pengle
Fragmentary Chancery Document From Worcester County
An OCR snippet appears from a Chancery proceeding in Worcester County. It references a date around June and mentions a case or matter before a master or officer, with garbled names and procedural language, typical of historical court records. The readable text shows jurisdiction, parties, and actions but remains largely unclear.
Fragmentary OCR News Snippet from London Publication
A garbled OCR passage appears to come from a London print, mentioning names like George, with unclear references to public notices or advertisements. It hints at a listing of people or items and a printer located near Burlington House in Piccadilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cida
MIR
London
Jotun Sti
Burlington-house
Piccadilly
London Dispatches on Gowri and Trials in June
Dispatches describe Royal or colonial events and legal proceedings. Reports include remarks on bread prices, dockside disturbances, and executions. Names mentioned include Stirling Peer Boileau and Archibald Campbell. The narrative notes court activity at Guilford and Newgate with sentences and transportation plans.
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India State
Madras
Stirling
Johm Peer Boileau
Conneil
Tina Catty Phey
Archioaid
Tuckay
Guiloasll
Efidhall
Josep
Richard Muilimery
Mei Howe
Tim
Tay
Wien
Elehkewse
Berng
Phos
Montay
James
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Greenwich
Liasach
Dodge
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Catom- House
Landon
Lily Crider
Tend
Mbry Jidenier
Beatae
Partion Uhirs
Nate Slegh
Gwilty Pampecourt
Fempre
Min Malis
Lew
Plymouth
Devon
Re Hayward
Pia
Thomas Greenoush
Lowlen
Irisip
Lotieries
Psa
Public
Ise
Tus Puble Police
Xondan
Sickdale
Aingdam
J. Fe
Rivington
Paul Charcheyard
A. Robson
Mee Court of Chancery
Aboch
Howe Ia
Boston
Sora
Robert James
Worster
Poctry
Lusaaut
Chantry
Agere Delia
Ols Barasys
Daa
Phil Sy
Shereut
Rene
Abdia
Uae
William-Henry Luventl
Pope
Lane, Leadenhall
Atreet
Anna
Ramo
Mr Wartager
Dora
Dochard
Leveidi
Poosban Dion
Gaildhail
Graul
Newgate
Old Bailey
Dubk
Riv
Nout Sy
Archdyac
S. A
Thy
Iy of
Chin
Weistuch
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