D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788 to Joshua Mauger
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03902.170 Author/Creator: D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 December 1785 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 19.8 cm, Width: 24.5 cm Order a Copy
George Bellie has been committed to Newgate for robbing the house of Alderman Le Mesurier. Since he has been convicted of robbery before, he will probably be sentenced to death. Bellie had also tried to borrow money under Mauger's name. Written at Charing Cross train station in London.
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