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Deserted soldiers listed with descriptions and rewards
An 18th century notice seeks missing members of Maurice Powell’s and Col Stephen Regiment of Foot units. It lists names, birthplaces, hair color, heights, and trades, offering 5 pounds reward for each deserter if not captured by October. Read as a public alert from Dublin to Derbyshire authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Col. Stephen Regiment of Foot
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J Cone
Brown
Banbury
Eshire
John Patridge
The
Aid Company
West Bromige
Bae George Watfor
Denny
Lasgebrook
Yorkie
Theapston
Northamptonthare
Maurice Powell
Wiliams Ify
Gxron
Cambri Ora
Gray
Dublin
Essex
Samuel Hadley
Park Garé
Birmingham
John Smith
Utoxeter
Norbury
Derbyshire
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Mr. Dun
Dubie
Stephen Ducx
Prince
Oates
Anne
Royah
Sian
Bacon
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