Riots and arrests amid recruiting outrage in 18th century town
Reports recount mob violence in Triumph through the Town where gentlemen were marked for reprisals. Recruits bound for Col. N's Regiment faced broken promises, with many sent overseas and killed. Newgaol prisoners Mary Butcher and kin linked to shoplifting cases. Royal appointment news notes George Lord Abergavenny named Lord Lieutenant of Sussex with oath-taking at Whitehall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. N
Bigelefwade
Hitchin
Welling End
Steven “Ye
William’ Clark
Southwark
Mary Butcher
Mary Jervis
Catherine Miller
Elizabeth Butcher
Thomas Ingram
Rider
Cloysters
St. Bartholomew’s Hospital
Cheapside
Whitechapel
Meff
Hemming and Weal
London Gazette
Whitehall
George
Lord Abergavenny
Notice to treat for shipping to Jamaica at the Tower Ordnance
On Sept 9 1757 TR Lieutenant General and principal Officers of the Ordnance announce that on Tuesday the 20th instant they will be ready to treat with owners or masters of ships for about four hundred fifty tons of shipping for Jamaica. Written proposals may be left sealed at the Office of Ordnance in the Tower.
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Tower
Longox
His Majesty’s Ordnance
Norice
Jamaica
Ilis
Mmen
Lewail
Ark Ofjall
Chem
Atfome Gity
Heix
Headborough
Tuch
Notorious Cheat Hunter Wanted at Burford in Oxfordshire
Notice seeks five guineas for the capture and retaking of Charles Handy a fugitive described as a nurse-finished ro gu ily. Handy faces charges of robberies in York and elsewhere and escaped from Burford Constables. Also included is a probate notice from Henry Kelway's will directing Plymouth trustees to educate nephews and nieces, with March deadline for claims.
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Charles Handy
Burford
Oxford
Johne Lesichal
Brys
York
John. Lenthal
Charles
Handy
Amendon
Baxter
Henry Kelway
Saltash
Cornawall
Plymouth
Saleash
Kelway
Thomas Veale
Expanding Expedition Off Gun Dock to Hire Seamen
A wartime notice invites gentlemen sailors to join a two-ship expedition commanded by Commodore Charles Wilson and Captain Edward Ryan aboard the Warren Bailey and the Fly. Each ship carries heavy armament and crews of about 150 and 70, promising prize shares and advancement for Hawk voyage seamen, with extra incentives for players of music and horn sections.
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Peta
Confort
Charles Wilson
Warren Bailey
Edward Rian
Wapping
New Theatre Opens for Public amid French Troops Crowding Hanover
Amid heavy military presence in Hanover Aug 29, a new public theatre opens to accommodate the large number of French troops. Reports from Paris note increased circumspection over fortifications and a looming need for more garrisons. The document also outlines militia recruitment rules and local magistrate duties for organizing service members.
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Hanover
Calemburg
Paris
Cevenntes
Avceldgenss Sofieldia
Chaulen
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