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An account of the behaviour of Mr. James Maclaine from the time of his condemnation to the day of his execution October 3 1750 . By the reverned Dr. Allen, who attended him all that time, to assist him in his preparations for eternity. Drawn up and published at the earnest desire of Mr. Maclaine himself. The fourth edition, with the addition of a letter written by Mr. Maclaine to a friend, the morning of his excution. which did not to hand time enough to be inserted before.
Allen, Fifield, 1699 or 1700-1764.Date: MDCCL. [1750]- E-books
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A geneological account of the family of Luttrell , Lotterel, or Lutterell.
Date: MDCCLXXIV. [1774]- E-books
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An account of the behaviour of Mr. James Maclaine , from the time of his condemnation to the day of his execution, October 3. 1750. By the Reverend Dr. Allen, who attended him all that time, to assist him in his Preparations for Eternity. Drawn up and published at the earnest Desire of Mr. Maclaine himself. The second edition, with the addition of a letter written by Mr. Maclaine to a Friend, the Morning of his Execution. Which did not come to hand time enough to be inserted before.
Allen, Fifield, 1699 or 1700-1764.Date: [1750]- E-books
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A complete history of James Maclean , the gentleman highwayman, who was executed at Tyburn, on Wednesday, October 3, 1750, for a robbery on the highway. Containing The Particulars of his Life, from his Birth to his Death. In which is included, An Account of the Robberies he committed with his Companion Plunket. And a Series of Letters, that pass'd between him and Plunket; as well during the Time he was in Holland, as in England; in which are open'd some extraordinary Scenes. Also, The Particulars of their Fortune-Hunting Schemes; in which Maclean generally pass'd for a Gentleman of Worth, and Plunket personated his Footman. Likewise a Number of Original Letters sent to Maclean by different Ladies, some of which contain Narratives of Facts so exceeding tender, as must raise Pity and Compassion in the Breast of every Reader. The whole adorn'd with a very neat picture of Maclean, taken from the Life, while under Sentence. Drawn and engrav'd by Mr. Boitard.
Date: [1750]- E-books
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A Genuine account of the life, robberies, trial and execution, of William Hawke, call'd the Flying Highwayman . Who was executed at Tyburn, July the first, 1774. Containing his birth and education. His numerous robberies both as a footpad, and on the highway, his generosity to persons in distress. His flight to France, with his character of that country and people. His transportation to America, and quick return. His escape out of Tothil-fields, Brdewell. His battle with Captain Cunningham and Mr. Hart. The manner of his apprehension, with his desperate resistance. His behaviour to his friends, and particular regard to his wife, his behaviour under sentence of death in Newgate, &c.
Date: Printed A.D. MDCCLXXIV. [1774]