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Trials (Arson) - Early works to 1800

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    The appellants case. Tho. Wilson, Tho. Sheppard, Wm. Claxton, and Geo. Parker. Appellants. Thomas Townley, attorney at law. Respondent

    Wilson, Thomas, of St. Bride's parish. | Date: 1706]
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    Reflections occasioned by the frequency of fires in the metropolis with thoughts on measures for adding to public security, and remarks on the law of arson. Addressed to the Right Honourable Lord Kenyon, Lord Chief Justice of England. By Philanthropos.

    Stonestreet, George Griffin | Date: M.DCC.XC. [1790]
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    A full and particular account of that sad and deplorable fire , Which happen'd on Thursday the 13th of January, 1715/14, about 6 a Clock, at Bear-Key, between the Custom-House and Billingsgate, with a True and Exact List of all the Persons who were Kill'd and Wounded, as also their Names and Places of Abode; Likewise the Number of Houses which were Burnt, Blown up and Damag'd.

    | Date: [1715]

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