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Extracts from September 14th 1782

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July 2005

Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from September 14th 1782

Transcription and notes copyright © Janelle Penney.

These transcriptions have been made from microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library, which holds the copyright of the images. If you cite from, or download any part of, these transcriptions you must include this paragraph to acknowledge the British Library Newspaper Library as the source of the material.

Note: the Norfolk Chronicle was published in Norwich. When no place is referred to exactly, or the term "this city" is used, Norwich is the place referred to. Similarly, mentions of "the Castle", the City Gaol" etc refer to institutions in Norwich.

Page 2, column 2

Last week Richard EDWARDS, Esq., Rear Admiral of the Red, attended by Captain MARSH and a Secretary, came here, on his review of the Officers and men employed on the impress service, and on Saturday set off for Yarmouth.
     Last Monday Lord Viscount TOWNSHEND reviewed the several regiments encamped near Yarmouth.
     We hear that orders are come down for naming the 9th regiment of foot the East Norfolk, and the 54th the West Norfolk regiments.
     The scheme of giving the names of counties, etc to the regiments of infantry, is done with a view to their more easily and quick recruiting in future. The naval militia, now in agitation, is to be on the same plan.

Page 2, columns 2 & 3

Now that our grand fleet is sailed to the relief of the garrison of Gibraltar, the Dutch, most likely, will venture to annoy our coast with the squadron under Admiral HARTSINCK [best guess, as the print is smudged], at present lying in the Texel; to oppose which we have not, as yet, a sufficient marine force at home. Whether they will attempt to land on any part of this coast is not so certain, nor will they be civil enough to apprize [sic] us of an Intended visit, but we ought certainly to be prepared for such an event, by learning the use of arms.

Extract of a letter from Mr Thomas RASTALL, dated on board the Polyphemus, at Spithead, Sept. 9, to his father, in the Lamb-yard, Haymarket.

"We sailed on a cruize [sic] to the North Seas, on Sunday the 1st inst. in search of the Dutch Fleet, and arrived off the Texel on the 4th; a reconnoitring frigate brought us word, that their force consisted of 16 sail of the line, and seven frigates, which, though superior to us in number, dare not face us. Having lain to for three hours, and seeing no inclination in them to engage, we set sail, and arrived safe at our moorings on Saturday last. Our force consisted of 15 sail of the line, two frigates, two cutters, and a sloop. We are now taking in flour, cheese, butter, etc. for Gibraltar, for which place I expect we shall sail on Wednesday next, and from thence to the West Indies."

Page 2, column 4

We hear that the maid-servant of Mr GRIMWOOD, of Feltwell, who was committed to Bridewell on a charge of setting fire to her master's house on Sunday the first inst. while the family were at church, will be removed by habeas corpus to the Castle, in order to take her trial at the next assizes.

Wednesday last Elizabeth SPRINGOLD, servant to Mrs WORTLEY, at Cley, in this county, being delirious, stabbed herself in three different parts of the body, in so dangerous a manner that there are but little hopes of her recovery.

Thursday last was married at Taverham, by the Rev. Miles BEEVOR, of Hethel, Nathaniel MICKLETHWAITE, Esq., second son of John MICKLETHWAITE, Esq., of Beeston St Andrew's, to Miss BRANTHWAYT, eldest daughter of the late Miles BRANTHWAYT, Esq., of Taverham, in this county.

Same day was married, Thomas WOODHOUSE, Esq., of Senham Lodge, in this county, to Miss Sarah CAMPBELL, daughter of the late Pryse CAMPBELL, Esq., of Pembrokeshire.

On Monday last was married at Tharston, in this county, the Rev. Mr BRUKNER, of this city, to Miss COOPER of Tharston.

Last week was married at Martain Rainham, Mr MILES, surgeon, of Fakenham, to Miss Dolly ALLEN, daughter to the Rev. Mr ALLEN.

Friday last died at Northwalsham, Mrs TEMPLE, widow of Mr Thomas TEMPLE, late of Blakeney, in this county, merchant.

Last week died, in the 67th year of his age, Mr Thomas DURANT, many years a chairmaker in this city.

Friday last died, in the 20th year of her age, Miss MATTHEWS, sister to Mr MATTHEWS, glazier, in St Stephen's.

Saturday last died, in an advanced age, Mr WHITE, father of Mr John WHITE, hosier, in the London-lane.

Sunday last died in St Michael's Coslany, Mr HOOD, twisterer.

Same day died Mr Matthew KERRISON, usher to Mr MASSINGHAM's school, in St Andrew's.

Last week died at Blofield, in the 39th year of her age, Mrs Henrietta COPSIE, daughter of the late Mr Henry CROSGROVE, printer, of this city.

On Friday last died Richard MOORE, Esq., of Kentwell-hall, near Melford. He was out partridge-shooting on Wednesday, but was suddenly taken ill on his return in the evening.

Yesterday died, aged 63, Mrs HALCOTT, relict of the late Mr HALCOTT, surgeon, at Ludham, in this county.

Page 3, column 1

Wanted immediately, a smart active Lad, as an apprentice. Enquire of William DOVE, Hatter, Bethel-street, Norwich.

Page 3, column 2

To be Sold, and entered upon at Michaelmas next, a very good Messuage, Baking office, and Windmill, in good Repair, and in full Trade, in Banham and Winfarthing, now in the Occupation of Mr John TEBBLE, at an old Rent of 22 pounds yearly.
     Enquire of Mr William CLARKE, at Horne, in Suffolk; or of Mr Henry JACOB, at North Elmham, in Norfolk; or of Mr John CRISP, Attorney at Law, at East Dereham, in Norfolk.

To be Sold at Repps, in the County of Norfolk, a complete Windmill in thorough Repair, and well situated for Business, within a Mile of Water Carriage for Great Yarmouth. Also an exceeding good Dwelling- house and Granary, and all other Out-houses convenient, with five Roods of Land, by Estimation, more or less.
     The above Premisses [sic] may be entered upon immediately, if desired.
     For Price, and other Particulars, enquire of Mr John BYGRAVE, Sutton, or of Mr Charles SIDNEY, Norwich, or of Richard PALGRAVE, of Repps aforesaid.

Page 3, column 3

To be Sold by Appraisement,

The Stock in Trade of Mr Edmund NURSE, late of East Dereham, Grocer and Draper, deceased.
     N.B. The House and Shop in which Mr NURSE lived is in the Centre of the Market-place of East Dereham, well situated to command an extensive Trade.
     Enquire of Mr John DANIEL, of Dillingham, or Mr John CRISP, Attorney at Law, at East Dereham.
     Note. All Persons to whom the said Mr NURSE stood indebted at the Time of his Decease, are desired to send an Account thereof to Mr DANIEL, or Mr CRISP; and all Persons that stand indebted to the Estate and Effects of the said Mr NURSE are desired to pay the same immediately.

Transcription and notes copyright © Janelle Penney.

These transcriptions have been made from microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library, which holds the copyright of the images. If you cite from, or download any part of, these transcriptions you must include this paragraph to acknowledge the British Library Newspaper Library as the source of the material.