Semple, James George, called Semple-Lisle, b. 1759.

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The northern imposter being a faithful narrative of the adventures, and deceptions, of James George Semple, commonly called Major Semple, alias Major Harrold, Major Maxwell, Major Grant, Major Cunningham, Major Winter, &c. &c. &c. With an Account of his Devices at Lord Salisbury's, Sir Thomas Dundass's, Mr. Pitt's, the Marquis of Landsdown's, Baron Hompesch, Dr. Prettyman, &c. &c. Also the various Inventions by which he obtained Goods of different Tradesmen; and the Names of the Persons who were the Objects of his Depredations. Likewise an account of his trial, Before Mr. Justice Gould and the Recorder, at the Old Bailey, for defrauding Mr. John Lycett of a Post-Chaise, value Fifty Guineas, of which he was convicted. Likewise Mr. Garrow's Motion on the last Day of the Sessions, for deferring Judgment.
Date: 1786
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The northern impostor being a faithful narrative of the adventures, and deceptions, of James George Semple, commonly called Major Semple, ... Likewise an account of his trial, ... at the Old Bailey, for defrauding Mr. John Lycett of a post-chaise, ..
Date: 1786
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The life of Major J. G. Semple Lisle containing a faithful narrative of his alternate vicissitudes of splendor and misfortune. Written by himself. The whole interspersed with interesting anecdotes, and authentic accounts of important public transactions.
Semple, James George, b. 1759.Date: [1799]
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The northern impostor being a faithful narrative of the life, adventures, and deceptions, of James George Semple, commonly called Major Semple, alias Major Harrold, Major Maxwell, Major Grant, Major Cunningham, Major Winter, &c. &c. &c. With an Account of his Devices at Lord Salisbury's, Sir Thomas Dundass's, Mr. Pitt's, the Marquis of Landsdown's, &c. &c. Also the various Inventions by which he obtained Goods of different Tradesmen; and the Names of the Persons who were the Objects of his Depredations. Likewise an account of his trial, Before Mr. Justice Gould and the Recorder, at the Old Bailey, on Saturday, September 2, for defrauding Mr. John Lycett, Coach-Maker, in Whitechapel, of a post-chaise, value Fifty Guineas, of which he was convicted. Likewise Mr. Garrow's Motion on the last Day of the Sessions, for deferring Judgment.
Date: 1786