Prisoner defends self against forged bonds and sham deals
The prisoner testifies about a web of alleged deception tied to William Adair and Daniel Perreau. He asserts his innocence, denies involvement in forged bonds, and claims others used his trust while he maintained a plain life with a wife and three children, seeking truth through the court. He recounts extensive accusations and a pattern of purported artifices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudd
William Adair
Adair
Daniel Pesrean
Perrepas
Daniel Perreau
Hagley-street
Mr. Drummond
Mr. Adair
Credulity and imposture in Mrs Rudd case described
The speaker defends his credulity amid a web of imposture around Mrs Rudd and the Adair bond. He argues his actions stem from mistaken belief and manipulation, not guilt, citing the handwriting, interviews with Drummond, and attempts to satisfy scruples. He asserts innocence and seeks a verdict affirming his integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drummond
William Adair
Sant
Adair
Harley Stréed
Jane
Mr. Drummond
Themelve
Rudd
House of Adair
Fragmentary courtroom remarks on guilty conduct and acquittal
A fragmentary excerpt shows a speaker defending innocence and questioning justice. The passage references a guilty man and an acquittal, with phrases implying disrespect toward a court and concern over veracity of verdict. The tone is evasive and self placed, suggesting a plea or speech in a high court or ceremonial setting.
Ascot Heath Races 1775 Weights for Friday 23d
Weatherby calendar notes weight adjustments for the Ascot Heath Races on Friday the 23d. Six year olds carry 8ft.7lb and five year olds 7lb. a winning horse in one plate remains eligible for another, with further particulars in Weatherby’s Racing Calendar Number V.
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Ascot Heath
Weatherby
Stockbridge Races 1775 Stockdown July Racing List
Five day Stockbridge meeting advertised with entries for July 6 to 8. details include weights, heats, and handicaps for horses of various ages, entry fees, prize plates, and conditions. Names of horses and several owners appear, with dates and venues noted for entries at the King’s Head Inn and on Stockbridge downs. A ball follows the second day’s racing.
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Winghestes
Hants
Worthy Downs
Winchester
County of Hants
Cumberland
Marsk
Jason
Bolton
Mark
Cobfear
Sol
Duke of Chandos
Henry Penton
Edward Dilly
Ball Down
King’s Head
Crawley
Sir Francis Holborn
Weatherby
Stockbridge
Houghton Down
Royal
Duke of Cumberland
Eclipse
Lord Castlehaven
Omnium
Babraham
Simeon Stuart
Mr. Bailey
Latham
Mr. Freeman
Horatius
Regulus
Mr. Leigh
Martk
Blank
King’s Head Inn
Seco Exery Horse
Swan
John Deaken
Quicksilver Powder Claim in Bloomsbury Notice
A notice advertises a levigated powder of quicksilver as a universal medicine claimed to cure gout rheumatism gravel dropsy jaundice piles leprosy scrophula and many other afflictions including nervous disorders and paralysis with daily application times at No 6 King Street Bloomsbury offering life long preservation from vertigo and apoplexy for a small price.
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King-street
Bloomsbury
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