Sayré v Rochford case heard in the Court of Common Pleas
In a morning session at Westminster before Lord Chief Justice de Grey, the Sayré vs Rochford case heard claims for illegal entry to Sayré's dwelling, seizure of papers, and confinement. Evidence showed alleged false pretenses and detention at the Tower, with witnesses detailing warrants and visiting privileges. The jury awarded Sayré 1000 pounds damages after legal questions on bail offers and form of verdict were debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Hoag Mertminster
de Grey
Stephen’ Sayre
Efip
Henry Lord Rochford
Hiss
Sayré
Lea
Sayre
Lord Rochford
Reynolds
Kir. Sayre
Major Rainsford
Ensign
Richardson
General Craig
Pennsylvania
England
Craig
Mr. Richardson
Stacey
Britton
America
Glynn
Iine
Ferurna
Comalel
Tha
Plainig- Serjeant
Ditto Adair
Davenport
Alleyne
Lee
Stratford upon Avgin Races 1776 Noblemen and Gentlemen
A mid 18th century racing notice from Stratfordshire outlines two horse events on a coarse named for noble entrants. It specifies weights, entry fees, prizes, and conditions for horses and subscribers with details on certificates, stabling, and penalties. Public wake and ball planned at Shakespeare's Hall.
Tetbury Races 1776 Match and Plate Details
The notice outlines July racing at Tetbury with purses for horses aged five to six and aged nags, including specific weights and heats. It lists plates for four year olds, a match between Sir Jacob Wheate's Bobadil and Sir Onesiphorus Pauls Polifon for 100 guineas, entry fees, and schedule of inns and gatherings. The entry rules require breeder authentication, weight disputes settled by subscribers, and designation of official course officials.
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Truro
Cornwall
Frock Downs
Che Fime Downs
Genlemen
Yruro
Wal. Joen Lemon
Francis Basset
Elaie Whrather
Letoury Cavrio
Byany
Sib
Dale
Cfhof
Reguineas
P. P
Wittner
Bef
Dona Fide
Newmarket
Jacob Wheate
Bobadil
Onesiphorus Paul
Polifon
Prince and Princess
George
Assembly Room
White Hart
Huntingdon
N. B
Uening
Indies
David Fontaine
Middle Row
Holborn
Comic Opera Performance by Jedty's Servants in London
A notice from London advertising HE DUENNA a comic opera in three acts performed by his servants with uncommon applause. Printed for B. Johnson near Old Bailey Hill. Price sixpence.
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Duenna
London
B. Johnson
Ludgate- Hill
Italy
Bath
Cruttwell
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Mr. Sayré
Lord Rocheard
Walker
Davy
Kempe
Wallace
Dunning
Pilsbury
Mount-rew
Minster- Bridge
Suery
Spilsbury
Chymist
Glanville- Arcot
Rathbone-place
St. Pancras
Coreran
Werner
Stratford Upon
William Judd
Stratford Af Refais
Fuure
Shakespeare’s Hall
Eslof
Plymouth
Falcon Inn
Kirmisghint
Warwick
Blandford
Dorchester
Weatherby
Num
Ber
Weatherbey
Weatherry
Willa Aus
Mr. Allen
Admiralty Office
Termier
Gual
High Seas
Admiralty of England
Ju Tice Hall
O! Bailey
BOOTS
Borough High-treet
SMITH
S. d
Moses
Portchaisle
Londn
Exeter
Salisbury
Devizes
Ratingstoke
Andover
Newbury
Stockbride
Winchester
Rumsey
Uthampton
Amesbury
Everly
Suattesbury
Weymouth
Winburhe
Princess Carolina
Kilfick
Brithelmstone
Diepps
France
Dieppe
Brighthelmstone
Sifel
Bighthelmstone
LOYD
Geldsmid
Tor
Tim
Dior
Ulbridge
Wilton
Thomas Serns
Thant
Seward
William Adcock
Wilton House
Henry Denes
Salibury
Michaelmas
Earl of Pembroke
Forant
Wilts
Abraham Seward
Wiltan Adcock
Oxfordshire
Talnot-Inn
Enstone
Sandford
Oxford
Natuatiel Kinch
Samuel Wilkins
Richard Becket
Moses Smith
Firemas Parsons
Parsons
Sandfurds
Sandfoil
Clipping Norton
Woolstock
Banbury
Deddington
White Hirt-Inn
Narberth
Pembrokeshire
Thomas Sayrme
County of
Pembroke
Milford Haven
Gilbert James
Narberch
Mansell
Jermynvilvest
St. James’s
Thomas Skryme
William
Kryme
Pollard
Laig-Dry
Aldernam Common
Aldernam
Eifree
Hertfordshire
Thomas Davis
Red Lion
Eliree
Queen’s. Head
Stanmere
Edgware
Wood Tuck-Street
New-L Bond-freet. N.B
Grin
Stafford
Daniel Fox
Chancery- Lane
Chamberlayne
White
Gough-square
Five Street
Edward Leigh
Green-Sill
Cheicie
Ball Haye
Lek
Safford
Leigh
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