Algerine Troops mass for Tunis aid as Corsica and Stockholm gossip
From Turspay to Tursday 1739 London letters report Algerine troops marching toward Tunis to restore the dethroned Bey while Tunis fortifications are strengthened. Corsican and Stockholm dispatches note French troops preparing in Corsica and Regency debates in Sweden. London reports include public notices, a fire at Priuli palace, and royal congratulations plans amid illness and deaths.
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Berlin
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Paris
Five criminals condemned to death at Worcester Affize
Gloucester reports say five criminals received death sentences at the Worcester Affizes for house breaking and horse stealing. Vaughan, a lad of about twelve, reprieved for transportation, others named Wheeler Morgan Crow and Andrews. Wells notes a Wells mother bore four children all christened. Barnwood relates John Henning robbed Mrs Mills after lodging there thirteen months, stealing from her box.
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Godfrey Wheeler
John Morgan
Humphry Crow
John Vaughan
John Andrews
Vaughan
Wells
Somersetshire
Barnwood
John Henning
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