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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 13, 1770
Page
2
The report describes Halil Bey departing Adranople with most of his retinue, leaving behind much baggage. He hastens to the camp after rumors that Janissaries have risen in arms over unpaid pay. They reportedly seized the Grand Vizier and their Aga, executing them. Halil Bey arrived at camp with 80 mules bearing gold and silver coin intended for officers and soldiers.
A report from Newstaffley dated February 10 notes Lindsey of Alnwick chosen coroner for the northern ward of Northumberland without opposition. A separate incident describes a farmer lured at an inn by two well dressed men playing cards who won his money and failed to deliver a letter to a vicar, leaving him broke and returning home without the letter.
A sprawling recap of court and ministry events includes Lord North, Lord Holland, and other nobility at Whitehall and Westminster. It mentions parliamentary sessions, potential resignations, naval appointments, and various civic concerns from river navigation plans to tax and pension debates.
On the 7th in the afternoon a thief broke open the passage room over the laundry of Mrs. Shakerley in Edgham. Eight guineas and a mordore in gold, a pair of white thread stockings, and a blue and white mixt pair were stolen. Mrs. Shakerley or Samuel Sidebottom may be informed at Sir Watkin Williams Wynne's Grosvenor Square to convict and claim a twenty guinea reward.
A fragment from a colonial era letter and society notice shows supporters of the Bill of Rights arguing for money to be placed in the hands of trusted gentlemen. They appoint a committee to remit funds and request immediate action, with references to Bankers Hankey and Partners and a forthcoming meeting chaired by Rev. Dr. Wilson on February 20.
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