When was it published?

February 13, 1752 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News February 13, 1752

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Prison Escape Plot, Crime Punishment

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Francis Clark, Miss Blatchly, Duke Of Newcastle

Q: What keywords are associated?

Oxford Prison, Miss Blatchly, Escape Plot, Put In Irons, Duke Of Newcastle

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In Oxford, High Sheriff Francis Clark showed prisoner Miss Blatchly a letter from the Duke of Newcastle warning of a potential escape plot, leading to her being put in irons; she remained composed and healthy.

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On Friday last Francis Clark, of North-Weston, Esq; High Sheriff of the County of Oxford, and his Under Sheriff, went to Oxford Castle Goal and shew'd Miss Blatchly (confin'd there for poisoning her Father) a Letter he had receiv'd from his Grace the Duke of Newcastle, one of his Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, directing him to take particular Care of her, as it has been laid before his Majesty in Council, that it was apprehended an Escape had been form'd for her to be made out of the said Goal; whereupon she was order'd to be put in Irons, (as mention'd in our last) which was immediately done. Her Behaviour thereupon, as we are inform'd, was very composed and calm, and she continues well in Health.

What sub-type of article is it?

Prison Escape Plot Crime Punishment

What keywords are associated?

Oxford Prison Miss Blatchly Escape Plot Put In Irons Duke Of Newcastle

What entities or persons were involved?

Francis Clark Miss Blatchly Duke Of Newcastle

Where did it happen?

Oxford

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Oxford

Event Date

On Friday Last

Key Persons

Francis Clark Miss Blatchly Duke Of Newcastle

Outcome

miss blatchly was put in irons to prevent escape; she behaved composedly and remained in good health.

Event Details

High Sheriff Francis Clark and his Under Sheriff visited Oxford Castle Goal, showed Miss Blatchly a letter from the Duke of Newcastle directing special care due to an apprehended escape plot laid before the King in Council, and ordered her put in irons, which was done immediately.