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Extracts from November 16th 1782

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July 2005

Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from November 16th 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.

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Southrepps, Nov. 12, 1782.
Notice to Creditors.

Whereas Mr Robert SAGO, sen., of Southrepps, having assigned over his Estate and Effects to Mr Cubitt GRAY, of Southrepps in the County of Norfolk, all Persons indebted to the said Robert SAGO are desired to the pay the same to the abovesaid Mr GRAY within one Month from the Date hereof, or they will be sued without further Notice; and all Persons who have Demands on the above Robert SAGO, are desired to send an Account thereof to the said Mr GRAY.
     Note. This will be advertised no more.

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The time is approaching when the Dutch harbours will be frozen, and therefore we may deem our coasts secure from any annoyance by the Mynneers, whose naval force in Europe must remain wholly inactive for some months.

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Monday last the Cambridgeshire regiment, encamped on Hopton-warren, struck tents, and marched into Yarmouth; after which the officers gave an elegant dinner, etc at the Wrestler's inn, to several gentlemen of the 10th and West Norfolk regiments, and, next day, the said regiment marched from Yarmouth into this city, from whence four companies marched on Wednesday to Attleborough, in their route to Ely, Soham, and Littleport, as did two companies to Dereham, in their way to Wisbech.
     On Tuesday morning the 10th regiment of foot left their ground of encampment on Hopton-warren, and marched into Yarmouth, where they are to do duty (with one company at Lowestoft) this winter.
     On Wednesday morning the West Norfolk regiment broke up camp at Castor [sic], and that day marched into this city, where they halted till yesterday morning, when four companies continued their route for winter quarters at Lynn and Downham.
     This morning three companies marched towards Lynn, and on Monday next, three companies will proceed from this to Swaffham, where two are to be cantoned. The other company go on to Lynn.
     On Thursday a division of artillery, under the command of Captain WOOD, with light ordnance, etc marched from Yarmouth, on their route to Woolwich.

Sir Joseph BANKS has written a polite letter to Mr C. BRYANT, of this city, author of the Historical Account of two Species of Lycoperdon, just published, in which Sir Joseph much commends the performance, and thanks Mr BRYANT for the great pains he has taken to fix the true specific differences of these plants, as they had eluded the strictest examination of all former botanists.

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Friday morning, the 1st instant, came ashore, during a severe storm, at Waxham, in this county, a large fish of a species not yet described by the naturalists. It is about five feet ten inches long, and four feet in circumference, and has four legs and paws, the two hinder of which have a joint; from which circumstance it is thought it occasionally sits upright, like the baboon. Its head is round and large and of a sandy colour. The back is broad, and belly prominent, and, on the whole, resembles a porpus [sic], more than any sea production we have seen.
     -- Lond. Papers.

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Sunday last was married at St John's Sepulchre church, Mr William BROWNE, of this city, sadler [sic], to Miss Sarah LINSTEAD, of Ber-street.

A few days since was married at Seething, in this county, Mr Thomas SHEEN, to Miss BLOFIELD, daughter of Mr BLOFIELD, a considerable farmer of that place.

Lately died at Southwalsham, much regretted by her relations and friends, Miss Mary SIBLE, second daughter of Mr SIBLE, a very considerable farmer of that place.

Last Friday fortnight died, in an advanced age, of an apoplexy, at Yarmouth, Mr Meadows FROST, surgeon and apothecary, whose useful and exemplary life renders his loss truly great.

Last week died, in the Lower Close, Mrs BRICKHAM, a maiden lady, age 80.

On Saturday evening last died, Mr TERRY, landlord of the Greenland Fishery, in St Michael of Coslany.

Saturday last died in this city, James BRANSBY, Esq., late of High Shottisham, in this county. -- He was descended from a very ancient gentleman's family, which came originally into Norfolk from a village of the same name (Bransby) in Yorkshire. As amidst all the temptations to luxury and dissipation, which the present age affords, he was temperate in his enjoyments, he was consequently frugal in his expences [sic], and was therefore enabled to be (what it delighted him to be) bountiful to his relations and dependents, and charitable to the poor.

Last Sunday morning died, Mr John CARR, a considerable farmer at East Tuddenham.

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Apprentice Elop'd,

Whereas Philip Ayton LAMBLEY, in the Parish of St Peter per Mountergate, Apprentice to Mr Bailey BIRD, Land Steward and Surveyor, in Norwich, did abscond from Service of his said Master on Monday Morning last, without any Provocation whatever, any Person harbouring, concealing, or employing the said Apprentice will be prosecuted as the Law directs.
     The said Philip Ayton LAMBLEY is about five Feet four or five Inches high, pale Complexion, stout boned, Pockmark'd, wears his own light Hair, tied behind with one Curl at each Ear, it is supposed he had on when he went away a drab-coloured Coat, light green lapell'd Waistcoat, and Leather Breeches, and took his best Clothes away, viz. A dark blue Coat, yellow Buttons, a spotted Velveret Waistcoat, yellow strip'd Silk and Cotton Waistcoat, and white Dimity Waistcoat. Any Person giving Information by Letter, or otherwise, where the said Apprentice is secreted, harboured, or employed, shall be handsomely rewarded by the said Bailey BIRD.

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November, 16th, 1782.
Man-traps and Spring-guns.

Notice is hereby given, that Man-traps and Spring-guns will this Day be set in the Woods, Plantations, and Gardens, belonging and adjoining to Barningham-Hall, near Holt, in Norfolk.

A Dividend.

The first Dividend (Six Shillings and Eight Pence in the Pound) of the Effects of Jonathan TURNER, of the City of Norwich, Grocer and Linen-draper, will be paid on Monday the 25th Instant, or any Day after, at the Bank of Messrs HUDSON and HATFIELD, in Norwich.
     All Persons who still stand indebted to the Effects of the said Jonathan TURNER will be sued for their Debts, unless they pay them within one Month to Mr Thomas NEWMAN, Grocer, Messrs SIELY and WRIGHT, Linen-drapers, Messrs HUDSON and HATFIELD, Bankers, or Mr Peter CHAMBERLIN, Grocer.

Notice to Debtors and Creditors.

All Persons who stand indebted to the late Mr James LOOSE, of Hindolveston, in the County of Norfolk, are earnestly requested to pay their respective Debts forthwith to Mr John STURLEY, of Brinton, or to Mrs LOOSE, his Widow, at her House, in Hindolveston; and all Persons who have any Demands on the Estate and Effects of the said Mr LOOSE, are desired immediately to send an Account thereof to the said Mr John STURLEY, or Mrs LOOSE.

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.