London Peace Officer Letter About Detachment Marching
A colonial era letter exchange describes a Spiritfield detachment marching through the City with drums and fifes, raising fears of a town garrison. Lord Mayor Beckford questions whether orders came from a higher authority and pledges measures to prevent future disturbances. A Newcastle extract reports Turner praising civic virtue and a Durham meeting critiques state power and elected authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afi
Spicalfelds
London
Thal
Newcasle
Saint Durham
Charles ‘Turner
York
Trial of Mungo Campbell Draws Scottish Court Debate
A detailed report from the High Court of Justiciary covers the Mungo Campbell trial in which counsel clash over jurisdiction and whether the death was murder or sudden homicide. Prosecution argues Campbell killed Lord Erlington in a breach of the social compact. defense contends it was heat of passion provoked by an assault and that Campbell acted without malicious intent. The case draws on authorities from English law and features vehement exchanges among Mr. Cullen, Mr. Crosbie, Mr. M Laurin, and Lord Advocate, highlighting views on honour, property, and the duties of a gentleman in 18th century Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Court of Justiciary
Mungo Campbell
Lord Coalston
Robert Cullen
Campbell
Baretti
Old Bailey
Andrew Crosbie
John M‘laurin
M‘laurin
Lord Erlington
Wihelis
Isael
Dekence
Maclean
Macklean
House of Eglington
Crosbie
Lord Eglington
Sir Fletcher
Nolan
Peech
Lord Byron
England
Grotius
Puffendorf
Alexander
Wight
Ferlousy
Mr. Campbell
Fafa
Cyan
Fra
Jota Dalrytple
Coney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Houst
Lord
J. S
the Rock
Spi
Metropolis
Yiet
William
Beckford
Loxp
Boxpon
Anennes
Gravesend
Hague
Princess of
Orange
Berlin
Russia
Amsterdam
Mediterranean
Domorufti
Dalmatia
Porte
Poland
Don
Asoph
Count Tottleben
Rudia
Elphinsten
Gibraltar
Scotland
Alto
Gether
Hotland
Genoa
Corsica
Leghorn
Bis’ Majetty
Paris
Durand
Gordon
Beare
Magdalene
Stuart
Marine Hospital
Jeter
Boston
New England
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!