Robbery victims sentenced to hang. church to be rebuilt inland
Duncan a labourer from Hilton near Dundee was robbed on the high road between Dundee and Fog of a watch and pocket-book with three 55 notes and bills. The culprits were found guilty and sentenced to be hanged on the first of November. Owthorne parish church in Holdernes near Holl faces imminent sea encroachment, requiring demolition and a new inland church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Hilton
Dundee
Owthorne
Holdernes
Holl
Notable Southampton Burgesses and Local Notices
Sir Ralph Abercromby and Vice-admiral Mitchell were elected Burgesses of Southampton on the 13th inl. as a mark of respect for their eminent services. Mr. Rose built a grand library at Caffnells using the late Earl of Marchmont's books, with architect Mr. Wyatt. The Hon. Mr. Curzon’s heir claim leads to Rev. T. Boyce’s vicarage appointment in Aéton Suffolk. A French campaign loss estimate cites 16,400 allied and French troops. W. Stevenson of Lombard Street and daughter were robbed by masked highwaymen near East Barnet. A Salisbury stage-coach traveler misplaced saddle bags containing 570 guineas. A York foundation dig unearthed an ancient tomb-stone for a Friars Carmelites priest, with inscription. Reading Fair cheese output fell short. prices ranged from 53s to 66s per cwt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Abercromby
Mitchells
Southampton
Rose
Caffnells
Earl of Marchmont
Europe
Wyatt
Curzon
Jennins
T. Boyce
Aéton
Suffolk
W. Stevenson
Lombard. Street
East Barnet
Salisbury
Hungate
York
Friars Carmelites
Simone de Wyntringdm
Vicario San&ti Martini Megni
London
Propitietur Deus
Reading Fair
Dispatch from Field-Marshal Duke of York on Russian aid at Helder
A London Gazette dispatch from Sept 14 reports Sir Frederick William addressing Henry Dundas about eight battalions of Russian auxiliary troops arriving from Revel, led by Lieut. Gen. D'Hermann. He notes strong cooperation with British forces near Schagen, praises O'Hermann, mentions Sir R Abercromby bold actions, and says the Hereditary Prince of Orange is organizing deserters and Dutch volunteers into corps for relief efforts. He plans to join headquarters and offers full support to His Serene Highness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D’hermann
Revel
O’hermann
R.abercromby
Schagen
Prince of Orange
England
Frederick
Naval dispatches and prizes from the North Sea and Jamaica
The Gazette reports on a Royal Navy sloop capturing a Dunkirk lugger off the Dutch coast and details from Lord Duncan and Lord St Vincent about privateer actions. It notes a prize action near Cape de Gatte, the Speedy and Defender engagements, and lists upcoming dividends and public notices, including Guildhall dismissals and merchant losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty Office
Lord Duncan
North Sea
Evan Nepean
Bury
Yarmouth Roads
Coim
Egmont
Tcarcele
Dewisiat
le Dagon
Citoyen Liard
Dunkirk
Norway
J. A. Ommanney
Earl of
Cape de Gatte
Altho
Jah
Brenton
Royal Breakfast Aboard St Fiorenza For Public View
Sir Harry Neale hosted a breakfast for their Majesties on the St Fiorenza while the Prince of Wales did not board with the Royal Family. Princess Augusta Elizabeth and others danced in the morning and evening, with ten couples of nobility. Strong winds later kept gentry from shore, and a separate crime report notes a Tradesman in London fatally injuring himself after a dinner dispute amid finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Fiorenza
St. Paul's
Royal Family attends Weymouth church amid flood damage reports
The Royal Family heard a sermon at Weymouth church then returned to the Lodge. Ireland’s Carrick-on-Suir sent a 100 guineas gift, and the Regimental Mess 150 guineas of plate. Floods in Banff, Ballater, Dee, and surrounding towns caused extensive damage and evacuations, with no lives lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weymouth
Williams
Marston
Sheborne
Rom
Lord Dorchester
Carrick-on-Suir
Ireland
Whitestone
Feugh
Ballater
Dee
Pananach-welis
Newmill
Diff House
Banff
Birle
Earl of
Bristol
Ickworth
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
London Gazette
Lord Pife
Parker
Fauldron
Jamaica Fation
Harvey
Bafleterte Road
A.W. Pedecker
Great St. Belen’s
Guildhall
R. Scholefield
Great Fortland-street
Cavendish Square
J. Baty
Hallecourt
Warehouseman
R. Gale
Birmingham
Warwick
Mercer
Public Office
T Greenwood
Oxford
E. Townsend
R. Fiske
Chepstow
Monmouth
Jf. Parkin
Sheffield
Caff
J Syme
Lennon
J. Shaw
T. Riley
Daventry
Northampton
Bankers
B. Righton
Great Eastcheap
Cooper
H Hart
Lamb's
J. Hague
Walkley
E. Heaton
Hoghton
Leyland
Lancaster
Calico
Thisa
Wnhe Naturalist’s and Traveller's Companion
John Coakley Lettsom
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!