Public Ledger in London, Middlesex

Robbery of the Port Bay Mail in 1760 Near Kerfington

General Post Office reports the Portsmouth Mail was robbed near Kerfington Gravel Pits between two and three in the morning. A single highwayman, about eight or nine hands tall with a blue coat, rode a large brown gelding and stole the Portsmouth bag. A reward of 200 pounds is offered for the robber or any informer leading to conviction, plus a prior Parliament reward and royal pardon. Notices urged for any notes or drafts sent by the mail to Portsmouth.