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Story July 6, 1739

The Virginia Gazette

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

What is this article about?

In Chester, three persons including the notorious Mr. Vaughan (alias Downes, brother to Lord Viscount Lisburn) were apprehended for uttering counterfeit money and related activities. Vaughan, a returned convict, faces further proceedings via Habeas Corpus.

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London, April 10. They write from Chester, that about a Fortnight ago, three Persons were apprehended uttering bad Money, one of whom had been seen filing and engraving Half-Crowns, and when search'd had Gold dissolved in Quick-silver, and some suspicious Tools found upon him; they were, after Examination, committed to the Northgate. The genteelest of them, who went by the Name of Downes, is since discover'd to be the famous Mr. Vaughan, (styled commonly by his Fraternity Lord Vaughan, but in reality Brother to the Lord Viscount Lisburn.) This Gentleman was, not long ago, condemn'd for some Robberies, but had the Favour of Transportation along with Mess. Wreathock and Justice: but he, as well as his Companions, thought fit to return, as indeed many of the Convicts do. How he has behav'd since his Arrival, and whether he merits farther Grace, a little Time will shew; for 'tis said that he is soon to be brought from Chester by Habeas Corpus.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story Deception Fraud

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment Deception

What keywords are associated?

Counterfeiting Bad Money Apprehension Returned Convict Vaughan

What entities or persons were involved?

Downes Mr. Vaughan Lord Viscount Lisburn Mess. Wreathock Justice

Where did it happen?

Chester

Story Details

Key Persons

Downes Mr. Vaughan Lord Viscount Lisburn Mess. Wreathock Justice

Location

Chester

Event Date

About A Fortnight Ago

Story Details

Three persons apprehended in Chester for uttering bad money; one, alias Downes, identified as famous convict Mr. Vaughan, brother to Lord Viscount Lisburn, previously transported for robberies but returned; committed to Northgate and to be brought by Habeas Corpus.

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