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Newspaper

London Packet

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 21, 1788

Page

2

Man Charged With Forgery of Mail Robbery Bills 1785

General Post Office dated May 26 1785 announces William Lewin of Chaterfield Derbyshire charged with forging endorsement bills from a mail robbery between Warrington and Northwich on March 11. He allegedly passed the bills under the name William Brown in Leeds Hull and Trifley. A reward of fifty pounds is offered for capture. Descriptive details include height five feet six inches, dark complexion, black eyes, light hair, and clothing. Last seen in Leeds on March 22 Hellon, and Trifley near Sheffield on April 23.

Illiam Lewin Chaterfield Derby Waterr Warrington Northavich Leeds Hull Wiliam Brown Winthiam Lewin Warren Levin Trent Lecas Hellon Trifley Sheffeld Kodmajer Anthony Todd

Stolen Colt Offense Offer Reward in Newark Notice

A 2 year old gray colt with a blaze on the face and long tail is reported stolen from pasture ground in the work parish. A reward of ten guineas is offered by Mr. Brough of Newark for information leading to apprehension and conviction of the thief.

Brough Newark

Trial and Marriage Saga of Bowes and Strathmore

Advertised account from 1777 detailing the duel between Rev. Henry Butte and Mr Bowes, the court case in Canmoon Pleas, and the controversial marriage between Mr Bowes and Lady Strathmore. Includes the deed prior to marriage and means used to reverse it, with witness lists and parties. Printed for G. Keorfles, Fleet Street.

Counttess Strathmore Andrew Robinson Bowes Ilardas

May 1788 literary reviews and periodical notices

A fragmented notice lists English Review content for May 1788 and several periodicals. It mentions Ae hached On Moat and references works by Peter Pisdar and others, with notices of The Edinburgh Magazine and The Monthly Magazine.

English Review Buthborsh Tore Faba Gryers Rutiefer Pevert Perm Peter Pisdar Js Vrogz Focsers Sarut Johafer Lib Too Comets Walleog Heanten Jomucay Carden Fourmans Pristea J. Murra Flest J. Stooad Povrsal Edinburgh

Birthday of Princess Sophia Matilda Observed at Gloucester House

Reports detail a formal birthday observance for Princess Sophia Matilda at Gloucester House. The article also covers parliamentary maneuvers, clergy remonstrances, naval dispatches, trade notes, and local crime reports with various ship movements and price listings.

Sophia Matilda Duke of Gloucester Gloucester House Vatican Vyas Wake Vander Trac Powershae Africa Metnbard Pihow Landatl Lord Gailowes Mar Desuioy Proces Poston

Lady Wallace's Comedy at the Theatre Ends in Mixed Reaction

Saturday night at the hein Theater Lady Wallace's new comedy of the to x or Folies of Fa icn faced harsh audience response on first representation. Actors persevered amid interruptions until the manager halted the performance, but Catharine and Petruchio still drew applause at the end.

Lady Wallace Penueliat Catharine Petruchio Pete

Meetings Of Creditors To-Morrow At Guildhall

Notices list creditors and participants for a series of meetings at the Guildhall tomorrow. Wapping merchant T Heymann and others including R Hai and J Mitchell appear among the named debtors and trades.

T. Heymann Wapping R. Hai Northumberland-street Money Crivener J. Mitchell Tower-hill Glversmith

Stock Exchange Brief Reports No Bi lneys Done Yesterday

A terse stock market note states no bi lneys were executed yesterday at the exchange. Traders kept to routine as indices held steady amid limited volume and standard morning listings.

Ve Stock Exchange

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