Smugglers Run Cargo as Soldiers Bear Down in Pevensey Bay
Custom officers at Pevensey in Sussex report a cargo run by smugglers during the night of March 3. Six soldiers were found intoxicated or detained, and eight or nine smugglers fled as troops moved in from Pevensey. Four carbines, five pistols, and several greatcoats were seized. A threatening letter followed to Mortimer, an Eastbourne customs officer, dated March 5, 1745 6.
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Custom-House
London
Pevensia
Sussex
Pevenfia Bay
Pevenfea
Bendifb
Pevenfia
Mortimer
Customs
Eastbourne
Epsom Races Offers Multiple Plate Events May Day
Royal Highness the Prince of Wales's Plate of sixty guineas leads a schedule at Epsom Downs in May with several Noblemen and Gentlemen's Plates for fifty pounds plus heats. Certificates from breeders required. three reputed running horses must start. Prizes range from ten to fifteen guineas depending on race outcome. Entrance details, subscription terms, and conditions for subscribers and non-subscribers are outlined. EPSOM OLD WELLS advertises the Long Room opening May 5 for nobility and gentry with daily music and breakfast seating. Waters advertised as True Genuine Epsom Waters from the Wells, bottled by Eyre.
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Epsom Downs
Prince of Wales
Noblemen and Gentlemens
Amy Horfe
Sarmlay
Newmarket
Joan Eastland
Joan Bususy
Coure
Horfes
Lancaster
Joan Inenann
Epsom Old Wells
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His Majesty
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Dartford
Anthony Smith
Oulfton
Easingwold
Yorkshire
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Salisbury
Canterbury
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Loughborough
Leucher
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Garenton
N. B. Grafs
Hedley
Epsomi
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Lincolln
King’s-Head
Holbourn
Wis
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Kenley Upon Thames
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Thomas Lloyd
Gue New- Sitter
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Charles Lord Gilulstone
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Joan Lavis
Stevestoke
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Turner
Petty-France
Westminster
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Houshold
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Deceas
Frayle
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Hampshire
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Recucest
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White Horse
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John Aillinghadl
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Ely
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den High
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