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Notable Obits and Local News From London Streets
The passage recalls several deaths and funerals including Mr. Corbett of Hertfordshire and Sir Wilton Corbett Bart, Mrs. Marguer, and Mr. Dashwood. It also notes maritime matters with the Jamaica galley and ships seeking convoy, plus races and horseplay on Hounslow Heath and Smithfield, with occasional arrests for theft and burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracechurch-street
Wilton Corbett
Montgomery
Wales
Marquet
Marguer
New Broad-Limer
Moir Fields
Dashwood
Ae Dashwood
Duke of Bridgwater
Earl of Portmere
Lord Gower
Hounslow- Heath
Fen
Foot-Guards
Smithfield
Long-lene
Korfing
George Coates
Charles Steward
Warwick-street
Steward
Edward Hill
Torhill Fields
Bridewell
John Garrett
Newgate
Justice Philips
Thomas Smith
John Cane
Col. de Veil
Monmouth-street
Hannah Greenaway
Gerueman
Sundwith
Limothy Field
Orherwise Fielding
Dorcas Rowe
Mary