Public Ledger in London, Middlesex

Robbery at Kensington: Portmouth Mail Thief Sought

General Post Office reports a highwayman robbed the Portsmouth mail between two and three in the morning near Kensington Gravel Pits. The culprit described as about 6 feet 2 inches tall, slender, middle aged, blue coat, on a large brown gelding. Reward of 200 pounds offered for apprehension and conviction, plus pardon. Citizens urged to report notes or drafts sent to Portsmouth to prevent disposal.