When was it published?

October 4, 1780 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News October 4, 1780

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Makall, Mr. Ingram, Earl Mansfield

Q: What keywords are associated?

Arrest, Incitement, Bloomsbury Square, Earl Mansfield, Riot, Old Bailey

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Mr. Makall, an apothecary, was arrested in London for inciting a crowd in Bloomsbury Square to burn Earl Mansfield's house and library. He was examined and committed to trial at the Old Bailey on the 28th instant.

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On Saturday evening Mr. Makall, Apothecary, in Oxford Street, was taken into custody by a warrant granted by the Secretaries of State, charged on the oath of Mr. Ingram, a Surgeon, and others, for being present in Bloomsbury Square, exciting the populace to burn and destroy the house, library &c. of Earl Mansfield. He was conveyed to Tothill Fields. His papers were secured by the officers. Yesterday morning he was brought up to the Publick Office in Bow Street, where he underwent a long examination; and was fully committed to take his trial at the Old Bailey on Wednesday the 28th instant.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Political

What keywords are associated?

Arrest Incitement Bloomsbury Square Earl Mansfield Riot Old Bailey

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Makall Mr. Ingram Earl Mansfield

Where did it happen?

Bloomsbury Square

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Bloomsbury Square

Event Date

Saturday Evening To Wednesday The 28th Instant

Key Persons

Mr. Makall Mr. Ingram Earl Mansfield

Outcome

fully committed to take his trial at the old bailey on wednesday the 28th instant

Event Details

Mr. Makall, Apothecary in Oxford Street, was taken into custody by warrant from the Secretaries of State on the oath of Mr. Ingram, a Surgeon, and others, for being present in Bloomsbury Square exciting the populace to burn and destroy the house and library of Earl Mansfield. He was conveyed to Tothill Fields, his papers secured. The next morning he was examined at the Publick Office in Bow Street and committed.