Trial notes for George Bilhor guilty of murder by letter theft
The judge noted two premises in the indictment and argued that concealing a letter with felonious intent is as criminal as stealing its contents. Evidence linked the letter to the post, the prisoner’s department, and notes found in his lodgings. The jury found George Bilhor guilty of death.
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Lancashire
London
George Bilhor
Thomas Chapman
Cirencester
Richardson and Urquhart
Ral Exchange
Minster
England
Lord Chatham
House of Lords
Gibraltar
Spain
Admiralty
Cumberland
French Reinforcement Plans Threaten Winter Campaign
Postscript notes 10,000 French troops to Rochambeau in America and a strong naval squadron to gain sea superiority. Cabinet plans to send troops to defend against winter hostilities. Curent weather conductor observations cited, with London building safety noted after a thunderstorm. Edinburgh elections choose Sixteen Scots peers. Bristol laments ingratitude toward Cruger and Burke amid political divisions. Jamaica letter reports troops to Spanish main and Hispaniola news. Local election results show Fenton ahead of Hoghton and Burgoyne. Tarleton said to have killed nine Americans at Camden. Royal Academy exhibition raises funds. Seaton prize to Thomas Hughes for Accession. Clergy appointments and marriages noted in Norfolk and Suffolk.
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Count de Rochambeau
America
London
el Gricians
Buckingham House
Earl of
Galloway
Duke of
Queensbery
Loudoun
England
Welch
Jamaica
Edinburgh
Kingston
Bourbon
Preston
Henry Hoghton
John Burgoyne
Fenton
Tarleton
Camden
Royal Academy
Polité Arts
Seaton
Yarmouth
Mr. Davy
Ingolds@horp
Miss Davy
Milcham
Norfolk
Shipping and Market News From the Sea and Market
The Friendship of Allen, a New York to London transport, foundered the chair. On Wednesday sailed from Yarmouth the Alderney sloop of war in search of a French privateer. At Cambridge market last Saturday wheat sold from 23 to 26s 6d per load of five butchels. Rye 17 8 to 19s per quarter. Barley 17 to 19s per quarter.
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Allen
New York
London
Yarmouth
Cambridge Market
State Lottery 1780 Scheme Promises Half Guinea Prizes
Messrs Richardson and Goodluck announce the State Lottery tickets are sold and registered in halves quarters etc at Bank Buildings Cornhill and No 8 facing the King's Mews Charing Cross. The new plan offers Halfa Guinea and One Gaines per prize for the drawing period with tickets lodged at the Bank of England. Schemes and full details are available gratis. The lottery begins drawing on Thursday the 16th of November with tickets insured from blanks.
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Messrs, Richardson and Goodluck
Cornhill
No. 8
King’s Mews
Charing Cross
Halfa Guinea
Bank of England
Regal Ad ventures offer huge prizes at Mellrs offices
Nicholson and Co advertise a varied set of Regal Ad ventures at the King's Arms and other venues offering chances to win up to ten thousand and five thousand pounds with 6038 prizes, including draws daily. Tickets start at one guinea or half a guinea, with a detailed prospectus available gratis. Drawing begins on the sixth of next month.
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Mellrs
Nicholson ‘and Co
King's Arms
Cocks Four-Street
Charing Cross
Richardson
King’s Arms
Corna Hill
Parliament and
Bridgetreet
Wetnipster
Fims
Bank of England
Létrery Busness
State Lottery 1783 Draw At Hazard Office London
The State Lottery of 1783 announces ticket sales and share divisions by Hazard Company under the Royal Exchange London. It notes tickets sold in halves quarters eighths and sixteenths with figures recorded in registers and notes the capital prizes previously sold and shared. Drawing begins November 10th.
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Hazard Dad
Royal
London
SPR N. B
Beg leave to inform public of lottery sale at No 1 Poultry
Messrs Wenham and G announce the greatest variety of numbers and lowest prices for the present state lottery at their office No 1 Poultry near Grocers Alley. They claim no connection with others and conduct business with care and fidelity. The lottery will begin drawing on Thursday November 16.
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Wenham
Varinas Naster Tobaccos Advert at No 25 Newgate Street
At Latkow and Adler's Tobacco and Snuff Manufactory No 25 Newgate Street advertises Dutch-cut tobacco in original rolls and pounds per price. They claim large cargo purchase enables lower pricing. They tout mild refined quality and absence of strong room smell, offering letters and country orders to London destinations. Public notices list multiple coffee houses and locations for sales.
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Varinas
Tobagco
Latkow and
Adler’s
Newgate-streses
Baghio Courge
Pen Pond
Latrow
Adler
San Esfeven
Vasinas
Cadiz
Vulture
Allanson
Iam
Liverpool
London
Tope
New England
Grigsby’s
East India
Jerusalem
the Royal Exchange
Mills
Gerard-street
Soho
Ship deal wind remains as before
The article reports that the new weathered ships keep their previous arrangement and continue operations unchanged amid ongoing negotiations. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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Deal
Historic UK Financial Terms and Annuities Listings
Reads like a dated financial ledger listing prices and denominational values for various securities. Includes STOCES, Bank long annuities, India Stock, New Navy Assurance, Lottery Tickets, Scrip, and Omnium Exchange Bills with figures such as 36 3-16ths and 3798, plus 11 pence per day and 18ths. Names and exact items are symbolic without context, reflecting a 18th century market catalog entry.
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Admiralty Office
High Seas
Admiralty of
Justice Hall
Old Bailey
Geo. Jackson, D
Dunston
Berks
Thachim
Whiting
Harishill
Newton
Aldermanbmny
Thatcham
Bath
Cudham Lodge
Varith
Cudham
Ktut
Michaelcasft
Cudhiam
Bromley
Croydon
Westerham
Frasier
Oxted Court
Surrey
Roffey
Wood Place
Coulsdon
Pardon
Southwark
North Riding of Yorkshire
A.langthorn
Hale
Miles
Tom Nedzle
Richmond
Middieham
Swann
Lagthorn Hall
Brea‘e
Mi‘dicham
Jackson
Living
Middle Temple
John Mason
Rae Buck
Spafford
Ecward Boop
Whitfield
Norton
Stifford
Robert Rhodes
Newcastle
Staffordshire
Covent
Loudon
Jermyns-firee
Norris
Paris
Farge
Goulemm
Larence Cox
Margaret Street
Get
Parliamet
Didri
Red Lion
Ragshor
James Turner
N. B
Covent Garden
R. Froome
Hay
Shakespear
Postscript
LOND
Bank Steékwee
Bank Annuities Redne
Aman
Conky
Sitto
Cex
Uw Iy
Aga ‘ Bank
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