Inquisitions on murders in St George's Fields continued
The Patriots Corner reports more inquests into the St George's Fields killings. Witnesses describe soldiers firing by express orders into crowds and homes, with juries returning chance medley verdicts. Details include Mrs Egremont, Bridgeman, and Bodlington testimonies, with surgeon Lowdell confirming mortal wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George's Fields
St. George’s Fields
Avedley
Pasith
St. George the Martyr, On the Body of William Bridgeman
Ptison
Newington Causeway
Haymarket
William Bridgeman
Faa
Fesus Christ
Lowdell
Blackman-Street
Young Allen
St. Saviour’s Parish
St. Thomas’s Hospital
John Bod
Ldington
Abraham
Willian Bagnall
Bagnall
Middlesex Journal excerpt on wounds and satire
The letter quotes Virgil and Baron Van Swieten on head wounds and medical neglect, notes a surgeon near Temple Bar may misinterpret a phrase, and mocks medical quacks. A citizen rider defends patriots against bullet risk for petitions, and a correspondent warns Britain may curb the slave trade if grievances persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Journal
Virgil
Printer
Temple-Bar
Fup published and sold by William Domville bookseller
An advertisement for a new edition of Literary Cards for teaching children to read spell and count. Four packs offered with packs I and N focusing on one and two syllable words. Includes nineteen games priced at 1s 6d for the two packs with directions simple enough to learn in an evening. The quick sale of the former edition limits advertising for all four packs together.
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William Domville
Royal Exchange
Farrington
Robert
Alderman Wilkes
Buckingham
Hierself
Lord Chatham
Hayes
Duke of Gloucester
Hanover
Charles
George Mecklenburgh- Strelitz
France
Madrid
Corsica
Paoli
England
Lord Pembroke
Lord Weymouth
Davies Hodges
Brentford
Parsons
Chevalier Taylor
Palace-Yard
Westminster
Scotland
Battersea
Henry Bankes
Chelmsford
Jaft
Dawfor, Esq
County of
Surry
Annuity Society Subscriptions Open at Coffee House
The Society for Annuitants collects subscriptions for a second century of the first class with funds invested for that century. Trustees include Roger Staples and Creswick. The deed of settlement is ready, and over 10,900 pounds at 3 percent consols were purchased for the society’s annuity survivor benefits.
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Sloru
Carolina
Bitchin Lane
Cornhill
Roger Staples
Je Creswick
Ohn Wood
Hannanel Mendes DA
Gost
Cory
Society
Paris News and Royal Occurrences From July
Postscript notes mail from Flanders and Paris events on June 25 to July 11. Paoli reportedly attacked in the mountains and captured by grenadiers seeking a reward. A Voltaire attributed parliament history rumor circulates. A Liancoust girl faced death for bearing a child. Countess of Barri pleads for mercy and wins pardon.
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Paris
Choifi
Denis
Catafalque
Paoli
Count de Vaux
Voltaire
Liancoust
Marli
Barri
Chancellor
Political intrigue and society scene at London era
The Earl of Hillsborough seeks repeal of unpopular acts in Virginia while London society hosts grand entertainments attended by dukes and duchesses. Reports touch on political maneuvering, potential ministry changes, alderman elections, forthcoming peerages, and scandals including elopements and jail break attempts. The piece blends court jest and governance with social highlights and stock market notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Hillsborough
Lord Bottetourt
Virginia
Mary Cooke
Kensington
Duke and Duchess of
Buccleuch
Duke and Duches&s of
Montague
Lord Weymouth
John Sawbridge
Longbourn
Harley
Alderman Trecothick
St. Thomas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patriots
Scotch Third Regiment
Great Britain
Flanders
S Tock
India
Ditto
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