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Foreign News September 1, 1768

The Virginia Gazette

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

What is this article about?

London report from June 3: Court of King's Bench arrests three for publishing North Briton Nos. 47 and 50. Arguments on Wilkes's outlawry set for next Wednesday. King's review of 29th Regiment under Lord George Lennox on Monday at Wimbledon Common. Situation remains quiet with nearby troops.

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Extract of a letter from London, June 3.

"It is reported that the Court of King's Bench have taken into custody three of the people concerned in printing and publishing the North Briton No. 47 and 50. The arguing on the writs of error in Mr. Wilkes's outlawry is expected to come on next Wednesday. On Monday the 29th regiment, commanded by Lord George Lennox, is to be reviewed by his Majesty on Wimbledon common. All is quiet here at present, and I hope will continue so; however, we are not the worse for having too many regiments in the neighbourhood."

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Court News

What keywords are associated?

North Briton Wilkes Outlawry Kings Bench Military Review London Regiments

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Wilkes Lord George Lennox His Majesty

Where did it happen?

London

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

London

Event Date

June 3

Key Persons

Mr. Wilkes Lord George Lennox His Majesty

Outcome

three people taken into custody; upcoming arguments on outlawry; military review scheduled; situation quiet

Event Details

Court of King's Bench takes into custody three involved in printing and publishing North Briton No. 47 and 50. Arguing on writs of error in Mr. Wilkes's outlawry expected next Wednesday. 29th regiment, commanded by Lord George Lennox, to be reviewed by his Majesty on Monday on Wimbledon common. All quiet with many regiments nearby.

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