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Foreign News
October 4, 1780
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Mr. Hyde, aged 31 and well-educated, is imprisoned in Wood Street Compter on charges of aiding Mr. Akerman and turnkeys in burning Newgate and freeing felons. He delivered an excellent sermon to fellow prisoners on Sunday afternoon, tailored to their situations.
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Mr. Hyde, now in Wood Street Compter on a charge of Mr. Akerman and his turnkeys, for aiding in burning of Newgate and liberating the felons, in one of the most extraordinary characters perhaps existing, he is about 31 years of age, and has received a most liberal education; he has visited most of the foreign courts and has spent a princely fortune. On Sunday afternoon he summoned the whole of his fellow prisoners to attend him in a large room in the prison, where he delivered a most excellent sermon, with pointed remarks which he adapted to the situation of the different prisoners.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
What keywords are associated?
Mr Hyde
Wood Street Compter
Newgate Burning
Felons Liberation
Prison Sermon
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Hyde
Mr. Akerman
Where did it happen?
Wood Street Compter
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Wood Street Compter
Key Persons
Mr. Hyde
Mr. Akerman
Event Details
Mr. Hyde, about 31 years old with a liberal education, has visited foreign courts and spent a princely fortune. He is imprisoned on charges of aiding in the burning of Newgate and liberating felons. On Sunday afternoon, he summoned fellow prisoners and delivered an excellent sermon with remarks adapted to their situations.