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Reading Mercury and Oxford Gazette

Second Quarter of 1798

Transcribed by Glennis Wade and Jill Hutchinson. Prepared forpublication by Colin Liebenrood.

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TRADEReading Mercury and Oxford Gazette

Second Quarter of 1798 2

Trade

Apr 2nd 1798 page 1 William Ward, Attorney at Law of Faringdon.

Apr 2nd 1798 page 1 Messrs Payn and Ward, Attorneys of Maidenhead.

Apr 2nd 1798 page 2 Mr King, Attorney of Newbury.

Apr 2nd 1798 page 2 J. Haskins of the Market Place in Newbury, importer of wines andspirituous liquors.

Apr 2nd 1798 page 2 W. Budd, Deputy Clerk of the Peace for Berks.

Apr 2nd 1798 page 2 Budd and Gray, Attorneys of Newbury.

Apr 2nd 1798 page 3 Lately died at his house in the Market Place, Wallingford, RichardHunter Esq, Justice of the Peace for this County and Senior Aldermanof that Borough.

Apr 2nd 1798 page 3 Wednesday last died, in the 70th year of his age, Mr Tull of Southridgein the Parish of Streatley.

Apr 2nd 1798 page 3 A few days since died Mrs Webb wife of Mr John Webb of Reading.

Apr 2nd 1798 page 3 L. Humphrey late of St Mary’s Butts, Reading, grocer etc returns hermost grateful acknowledgement to her friends and customers for theirpast favours and begs leave to recommend to their patronage andsupport, Mr William Moth, to whom she has resigned her shop andstock in trade, who she trusts will render himself worthy of theircommands. N.B. All persons standing indebted to the late Mr T.Humphrey are hereby desired directly to pay the same.[See 1st quarter 1798 (Trade) Feb 19th.]

Apr 2nd 1798 page 3 William Moth having taken the grocer shop and stock in trade of MrsHumphrey of St Mary’s Butts, Reading, begs leave and most respect-fully to solicit a continuance of the favours of her friends with thoseof the public in general which he will endeavour to merit by servingthem the best goods of every kind on very moderate terms. Countryshops served in the best and cheapest manner.

Apr 2nd 1798 page 3 James Pile junior, carpenter of Holyport.

Apr 9th 1798 page 1 Rose Inn, Market Place, Wokingham, F. Loughton respectfully in-forms his friends and the public that he entered on the above Inn, (MrsChaplin being retired from business) which he has rendered completeand convenient, he begs to assure the nobility, gentry, travellers andothers that the utmost attention will be paid for their accommoda-tion, his wines and liquors of each sort are of the first quality and heis determined to charge reasonable by which he hopes to meet thatsupport which at all times will be his endeavour to merit and whichhe will ever most gratefully acknowledge N.B. Neat post chaise, goodhorses and careful drivers.

Apr 9th 1798 page 2 Mr Fromont, inn keeper of The Kings Head Inn, Thatcham.

Apr 9th 1798 page 3 Lately was married Mr F. Loughton, master of The Rose Inn, Woking-ham, to Mrs Bislemore of Mortimer.

Apr 9th 1798 page 3 On Saturday morning last died, in the presence of his workmen atBurgess Farm near Lambourn, Edmund Seymour Esq of Inholmes inthis County, age 70 years. He was an affectionate husband, a fondfather, a worthy master and a sincere friend.

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Apr 9th 1798 page 3 Tuesday last died Miss Drewett of London Street, Reading.[St Giles Church, Reading, Burial Register, Apr 10th 1798, HannahDrewitt buried at Bucklebury in this County.]

Apr 9th 1798 page 3 A few days since died Mrs Holding wife of Mr Holding of Silchester.

Apr 16th 1798 page 1 Real London made hats, F. Treadway, linen draper and hosier ofNorth Brook Street, Newbury, begs leave to return thanks to hisfriends and the public for the repeated favours and encouragementhe has received and takes this, the earliest opportunity of acquaintingthem that he has in addition to the above branches laid in a large as-sortment of the best and most fashionable town made hats of everydescription, which he is determined to sell equally good and cheapas in London. Hats fitted up in the present taste and cleaned at theshortest notice.

Apr 16th 1798 page 1 A large post coach to carry six inside passengers at eight shillingseach, will set out from The George Inn, Reading every Monday, Wed-nesday and Friday morning at 5 o’clock to The Black Lion, WaterLane, London and return from thence every Tuesday, Thursday andSaturday at 11 o’clock. A post coach to carry only four insides at tenshillings each, sets out from The George Inn every morning, Sundayexcepted, at 7 o’clock and returns from The Black Lion the same dayat 1 o’clock. The Forest coach every morning, Sunday excepted, at 10o’clock and returns from London every morning at 8 o’clock as usual.Passengers and parcels booked at the George Inn and at Hatchets, TheNew White Horse Cellar, Piccadilly, where the coaches call coming inand going out of London. A family taking a full coach may be accom-modated at any hour from the above Inns. N.B. no money, plate, jew-els, writings or anything of value will be paid for if lost unless enteredas such and paid for accordingly. Mills, Williams and Co. proprietors.

Apr 16th 1798 page 2 Mr Ainsworth, schoolmaster of Pangbourn.

Apr 16th 1798 page 3 On Wednesday Mr John Bennett, carpenter of Wokingham, was swornin Chief Magistrate of Wokingham, being the fourth time of his fillingthat respectable office.

Apr 16th 1798 page 3 On Sunday evening last, as Mr Burt, carrier of Wallingford, was re-turning home from this town he fell from his horse, by which his neckwas dislocated and he died on the spot.

Apr 16th 1798 page 3 Monday, a child about a year and a half old, son of Mr Painter agardener in Cross Street, Reading, fell down and his head strikingagainst the edge of the pavement he died immediately.[St Laurence Church, Reading, Burial Register, Apr 11th 1798, Sarahdaughter of John and Ann Painter.]

Apr 16th 1798 page 3 Tuesday last, a boy about ten years old, of the name of New, fell intothe chalk pit at Mr Sherman’s brick kiln which is above 30 yards deepand was very materially hurt, his father went down for him but wasso much agitated that after they were drawn up a considerable heighthe let him fall from his arms by which his skull was fractured and henow lies without hope of recovery.[St Giles Church, Reading, Burial Register, Apr 20th 1798, John New,child Baptism register, Feb 2nd 1789, John son of John and Mary New.]

Apr 16th 1798 page 3 Wednesday last, as a boy of about seven days old, son of Mr Stokes,weaver in Castle Street, Reading was washing his hoop in the HolyBrook stream he fell in and was drowned, the body was found lastnight near the leather mill. Reported in the following weeks news-paper i.e. 26th April We are sorry to say that the body of the boy




drowned in the Holy Brook last week is not yet found. He is the son ofMr Joseph Stokes, staymaker in Minster Street, Reading. By an over-sight in the paragraph last week he was stated to be 7 days old insteadof 7 years.[St Mary’s Church, Reading, Baptism Register, Dec 28th 1791, Thomasson of Joseph and Mary Stokes.]

Apr 16th 1798 page 3 William Burt, beadle of Reading.

Apr 23rd 1798 page 3 Mr Williams, haberdasher of The Market Place, Reading.

Apr 23rd 1798 page 3 Reading stage wagons from the warehouse in Vastern Lane to Ger-rards Hall in Basing Lane, London. A wagon sets out from VasternLane every Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock and arrives at GerrardsHall every Thursday morning at 4 o’clock returns the same day atnoon and arrives in Reading every Friday evening at 5 o’clock. Awagon will also set out from Vastern Lane every Friday morning at9 o’clock and arrive at Gerrards Hall every Saturday morning fromwhence it returns the same day at noon and will arrive in Readingevery Monday. Another wagon sets out from Vastern Lane every Sat-urday evening and arrives at Gerrards Hall every Monday morning,returns every Tuesday morning and arrives in Reading every Wednes-day noon. The wagons stop at The King’s Arms, Twyford, The QuartPot, Maidenhead, The White Hart, Slough, The Wagon and Horses,Colnbrook, The Old White Horse Cellar and at The Black and White,Piccadilly for the convenience of receiving and delivering goods. Per-formed by James George who begs to return his most grateful thanksto his friends and the public in general for every distinguished pat-ronage they have been pleased to confer on him and assure them thathis utmost endeavours will be exerted to conduct his business withsuch regularity as shall render him deserving of their future favours.

Apr 23rd 1798 page 3 The Reading wagons late Badcock and Nevison sets out from ThePeacock Inn, Broad Street, Reading every Wednesday morning at 9o’clock and arrives at The Oxford Arms, Warwick Lane, London everyThursday morning at 4 o’clock, returns the same day at noon and ar-rives at Reading every Friday evening at 6 o’clock. Another wagonsets out from the above Inn every Saturday evening and arrives atthe above Inn London every Monday morning at 5 o’clock. Loads thesame evening and returns every Tuesday morning at 3 o’clock and ar-rives at Reading every Wednesday at noon. The wagons stop at TheKing’s Arms, Twyford, The Quart Pot, Maidenhead, The Red Lion,Slough, The Chequers, Colnbrook, The Old White Horse Cellar andat both The Black and White and The Bear at Piccadilly for the con-venience of receiving and delivering goods. A wagon may be had togo any distant place by giving a weeks notice. Performed by RobertJeffreys, many years servant to the late Mrs Poole and to Badcock andNevison N.B. he will not be accountable for any jewels, plate, moneyetc unless entered and paid for as such.[See 1st quarter 1798 (Auction) Jan 22nd, also 3rd quarter 1798 (Mis-cellaneous) Jul 23rd and 4th quarter 1798 (Trade) Nov 26th.]

Apr 23rd 1798 page 3 R. Stone, auctioneer, of the High Street, Reading.

Apr 23rd 1798 page 3 William Davis, Mayor of Newbury.

Apr 23rd 1798 page 3 Samuel Toomer, Justice of the Peace for Newbury.

Apr 23rd 1798 page 3 Yesterday Mr Maurice James from Reading School was elected scholarat Corpus Christi College, Oxford.




Apr 23rd 1798 page 3 Last week died, in Southampton Street, Reading, Mr Abraham Green-wood, he was in his 98th year and had been an out pensioner ofChelsea Hospital ever since the year 1755.[St Giles Church, Reading, Burial Register, April 15th 1798, AbrahamGreenwood.]

Apr 23rd 1798 page 3 Last Saturday died, aged 82, Mr Davenport formerly a saddler in thistown of Reading but had retired from business.[St Laurence Church, Reading, Burial Register, April 20th 1798, Wil-liam Davenport, mort.]

Apr 23rd 1798 page 3 On Wednesday last as Richard Lee of Hurley was riding along theMarlow Road one of his stirrups broke and he fell with such violenceas to break his neck. He survived only a few hours. Coroners inquest,accidental death.

Apr 30th 1798 page 1 Mr Tomkins, linen draper of Abingdon.

Apr 30th 1798 page 2 Pelican Life Insurance Office, Lombard Street, London. The trust-ees and directors of this institute have appointed Mr B. Woodruffeof Newbury to be their agent for Newbury and parts adjacent.

Apr 30th 1798 page 3 Richard Wyles, begs leave to inform the public that he has com-menced the business of currier and leather cutter in Wallingford, inthat old established shop, late Mr Wheeler’s and has laid in a largecomplete assortment of every kind of goods in the above branches,harness makers, shoe makers etc. May depend on having every art-icle in the above branch on as good terms as any house in England.

Apr 30th 1798 page 3 Wednesday last the lady of G. Proctor Esq of Clewer Lodge nearWindsor was safely delivered of a son.

Apr 30th 1798 page 3 Lately was married at George Vansitart Esq at Bisham Abbey, CharlesGrant Esq to the Hon Emma Cary.

Apr 30th 1798 page 3 On Monday afternoon died, in the 22nd year of his age, most truly re-spected and lamented by all who knew him, Mr Charles Deane fourthson of Henry Deane Esq of Reading.[St Laurence Church, Reading, Burial Register, Apr 30th 1798, CharlesDeane son of Henry and Lucy Deane.]

Apr 30th 1798 page 3 Wednesday last died, Mrs Tubb of Stratfield Saye, widow of the lateMr William Tubb of Stratfield Saye Farm.

Apr 30th 1798 page 3 King Street, Reading, near the post office. Basket, brush and turnerywarehouse, wholesale and retail, M. Crutwell and C. Bristow informtheir friends and those of their late uncles Messrs Crutwell and Night-ingale of the High Street, and the public in general that they havetaken a shop on the corner of King Street next the post office and laidin an entire new assortment in the basket, brush and turnery lines andassures those who please to favour them with their custom that everyarticle shall be of the best kind, their commands punctually executed,reasonably charged and gratefully acknowledged. A journeyman bas-ket maker if steady may have constant employ, enquire as above. Thetanning and peat ash business continued as usual by J. Bristow.[See 1st quarter 1798 (Trade) Feb 12th, also 2nd quarter 1798 (Trade)May 14th and 4th quarter 1798 (Auction) Dec 10th.]

Apr 30th 1798 page 3 F. Millard of the Market Place Reading (at the register office forproviding servants) begs to inform the public that he manufactureshis own hair powder and as there has been much of an inferior qual-ity and some of a pernicious nature in use, he assures the public that




his is made of the very best starch and equal to any ever yet made inthe kingdom. If on trial it is not approved of, will take it again beingwell assured it will give great satisfaction. None but the very best willbe made and to prevent imposition the following label will be upon itSuperfine Hair Powder manufactured by F. Millard, Market Place, Reading.Best Starch and Blue Wholesale and Retail. He also sells razor strops of asuperior quality.

May 7th 1798 page 1 Charles Poulton, upholsterer of Reading.

May 7th 1798 page 2 All persons who have any claims or demands on the estate or effectsof William Hammaton late of the Parish of Bray, yeoman, deceased,are desired to send their accounts to James Hunt, Attorney at Maiden-head, on or before the first day of June next and all persons indebtedto the estate or effects of William Hammaton are requested to pay theirrespective debts to said James Hunt who is authorised to receive thesame.

May 7th 1798 page 2 James Hunt, Attorney of Maidenhead.

May 7th 1798 page 2 Notice to debtors and creditors, all persons having claim or demandon the estate or effects of John Golding late of Stanford in the Valeof the White Horse, deceased, are desired to deliver in an accountthereof to his son and administrator John Golding of Stanford afore-said within 14 days of the date hereof in order that the same may bedischarged and persons indebted to the said deceased are requiredto pay the same to the said John Golding within 14 days of the datehereof or they will be sued without further notice.[St Denys Church Stanford in the Vale, Burial Register, March 31st1798, John Goulding age 67.]

May 7th 1798 page 3 Mr Pinder, Attorney of Wantage.

May 7th 1798 page 4 Pelican Life Insurance, the trustees and directors of this institutionhave appointed Mr James Egelstone of Windsor to be their agent ofthat town and parts adjacent.

May 14th 1798 page 3 On Friday last died, at his house in Friar Street, Reading, in the 76thyear of his age, William Blandy, Senior Alderman of this Borough. Inthe relations of husband and father he was tender and affectionate, asa friend he was generous and active, as a magistrate he was uprightand independent, as a man he was liberal and humane. The inhabit-ants of this town whose interests he took every occasion to promotewill long remember his virtue and revere his memory.[St Laurence Church Reading, Burial Register, May 18th 1798, Wil-liam Blandy at Letcomb, Senior Alderman mort. See 3rd quarter 1798,(Trade) Jul 2nd.]

May 14th 1798 page 3 On Thurs last was married Mr G. Goddard of Pile Hill House nearNewbury to Miss H. Stroud second daughter of Mr Stroud of thistown of Reading.

May 14th 1798 page 3 Moore and Blandy successors and executors of the late Clement Crut-well begs to inform their friends and the public that they continuethe basket making, brush and turnery business, in all its branches asusual, at the old established shop opposite The Broad Face Inn in theHigh Street, Reading, where they hope for a continuance of their fa-vours and it will be their constant study to render every article of thebest sort and charge on the very lowest terms. All persons indebtedto the estate of the late Mr Clement Crutwell are requested to pay theamount to Moore and Blandy as above.




[See 1st quarter 1798 (Trade) Feb 12th, also 2nd quarter 1798 (Trade)Apr 30th and 4th quarter 1798 (Auction) Dec 10th.]

May 14th 1798 page 3 Linen, woollen, drapery, hosiery etc, Speenhamland, G. Goddard begsleave to return thanks to his friends and the public for the repeated fa-vours and encouragement he has received and takes this opportunityof acquainting them he is just returned from London where he haspurchased a new and fashionable assortment of town printed calicos,muslins, Irish linens etc. which he is determined to sell at the verylowest terms.

May 14th 1798 page 3 Maidenhead, Richard Westbrook, grocer and tallow chandler, begsleave to inform his friends and the public in general that he has quit-ted the above business in Maidenhead but he intends to carry on thecandle and soap trade at his house in Great Marlow where he hopesto be favoured with their commands which will be gratefully acknow-ledged. All orders left with Mr Stephen Westbrook of Maidenheadwill be immediately attended to and punctually executed.

May 28th 1798 page 1 A. Curtis, plumber, painter and glazier, Kiln Green near Hare Hatchreturns her sincere thanks for the many favours conferred on her latehusband, Joseph Curtis and humbly solicits their future favours, asthe above business in all its branches will be carried on by her with theassistance of her son and good workmen. All orders will be thankfullyreceived and executed with fidelity and dispatch.

May 28th 1798 page 2 Partnership dissolved, John Allen of Thatcham, plane maker, begsleave to inform his friends and the public the partnership which latelysubsisted between him and Mr John Wheeler is dissolved by mu-tual consent and that he continues to carry on the business in all itsbranches on his own account. All orders will punctually attended to,neatly executed and on as low terms as any shop in London.

May 28th 1798 page 3 A few days since died Mrs Hitchins wife of Mr Hitchins of WooleyHall of Wooley in this County.

May 28th 1798 page 3 Crutchfield and Wells, watch and clock makers, late apprentices to MrPacker, Reading, take the opportunity of informing their friends andthe public that they are manufacturing all sorts of watches and clockson the newest and most approved principles at their shop oppositeMr Benwell’s, Minster Street, Reading. Plain, horizontal and repeat-ing watches made and carefully repaired on the shortest notice, like-wise chime, quarter, musical and plain house clocks of all kinds madeon the most reasonable terms. After a constant study and assiduousapplication to the above business under the most eminent hands inLondon they flatter themselves that those who may please to hon-our them with their commands will find nothing wanting to rendergeneral satisfaction for their favours. Engraving gold and silver jobsneatly repaired also church or turret clocks made and regulated by theyear.

May 28th 1798 page 3 Thomas Behoe, house painter and glazier, many years servant to MrTruss respectfully informs his friends and the public that he carrieson the above business on his own account near The Crown Inn, Read-ing, by assiduity and attention he hopes to obtain their patronage andsupport. Sashes glazed and orders executed on the most reasonableterms with the greatest punctuality and dispatch.

Jun 4th 1798 page 1 To the faculty, a gentleman, wishing to decline the business of a sur-geon and apothecary, is inclined to part from his shop etc. which hasbeen an established and extensive practice a great number of years in




a market town surrounded with a numerous and genteel neighbour-hood. Any gentleman wishing to settle will find the situation veryeligible and will be treated with upon liberal terms. Letters post paidaddressed to Mr Kirk, druggist, Reading will be strictly attended to.

Jun 4th 1798 page 1 J. Rickman, Friar Street, Reading, as it has been repeatedly intimatedto Joseph Rickman, lately of Maidenhead, surgeon, apothecary andman midwife that it is by no means generally conceived that he in-tends continuing in practice, he takes this public mode of mentioningthat he does continue to follow those three branches of the profession.

Jun 4th 1798 page 1 Notice to creditors, such of the creditors of Joseph Cook, late of Kint-bury, clothier, as have proved their debts under commission of bank-ruptcy against him, may receive a dividend, 7s in the £, by applyingto Mr William Vincent at The Old Bank in Newbury.[See 1st quarter 1798 (Auction) Jan 22nd.]

Jun 4th 1798 page 2 J. Paine, pastry cook and confectioner in The Market Place, Reading,begs leave to return his most sincere thanks to his friends and thepublic for the favours they have been pleased to confer on him andhumbly entreat the continuance of their protection to enable him tosupport a numerous family. An unremitted attention will be paid toall orders he may be honoured with and the favours gratefully re-tained. He continues the baking business in all its branches as hereto-fore.

Jun 4th 1798 page 2 Levi Warwick, late of Kintbury, maltster, whose debts were contractedbefore 15th February last and who delivered in their accounts at ameeting held at Kintbury for that purpose may receive a dividend of15s in the £on the amount of such debts, by applying at the offices ofMr Bulkley, Newbury,.[See 1st quarter 1798 (Auction) Mar 5th.]

Jun 4th 1798 page 3 On Thursday last, The Rev John Bostock of Beenham House, wasinstituted to the Vicarage of Hungerford on the presentation of TheRight Rev Dean and Canon of Windsor.

Jun 4th 1798 page 3 Sir John Hippersley was the purchaser at Christies, the other day, ofthe estate and manor of Binfield in this County.

Jun 4th 1798 page 3 On Saturday 12th ult was married at St Georges Church, HanoverSquare, London, The Rev H. Holland Edwards of Pennant, Denbigh-shire to Miss Palmer of Upper Grosvenor Street, sister to The HighSheriff of this County.

Jun 4th 1798 page 3 On Thursday sennight was married at St James Church, London,Henry Marsh Esq of this town of Reading, to Mrs Stone of HaverdenHants.

Jun 4th 1798 page 3 On Sunday was married George Ayscough of New Basing Hall Street,London, to Mrs Nield of Horton Cottages, near Windsor.

Jun 4th 1798 page 3 On Wednesday was married at St Marylebone Church, London, byThe Bishop of Chichester, Charles Buckner Esq Vice Admiral of theWhite to Mrs Frewen, relict of the late Charles Frewen Esq of Clewer.

Jun 4th 1798 page 3 This evening died at her house in Castle Street, Reading, Mrs Floyer alady highly respected.[St Mary’s Church, Reading, Burial Register, June 11th 1798, DorothyFloyer, carried away, C. Sturges, Vicar. See 4th quarter 1798 (Miscel-laneous) Nov 12th.]




Jun 4th 1798 page 3 To painters and glaziers, wanted immediately two steady good work-men who may meet with employment by applying to John and Wil-liam Legg of Reading.

Jun 11th 1798 page 2 To be sold on Friday 15th inst at The Star, Bradfield, 100 oak treesnow lying in Hewings Wood in Bradfield aforesaid, John Allam, thewoodman, will show the trees.

Jun 11th 1798 page 2 Mrs Merchant, having taken a large and commodious house pleas-antly situated in the town of Maidenhead, respectfully informs herfriends and the public that she purposes opening a school on MondayJuly 23rd when every exertion will be used to promote the improve-ment and happiness of the young ladies committed to her care. Terms,18 guineas per annum, entrance 1 guinea, including English andevery kind of ornamental needlework. Washing 2 guineas per annum.Drawing, music, French, dancing etc on the usual terms.

Jun 11th 1798 page 3 On Saturday was married William Wiseman Clarke Esq of ArdingtonHouse to Miss Kerr of Chaddleworth.

Jun 11th 1798 page 3 Thursday was married at Englefield Mr Samuel Bushell junior ofCrofton near Great Bedwin, Wilts, to Miss Rachel Wyatt of Englefield.

Jun 11th 1798 page 3 Lately was married at St Peter’s Church, Oxford, Mr William Stevensof Hurst to Miss Ann Farguson of Stokenchurch, Oxon.

Jun 11th 1798 page 3 On Monday last died of a decline, sincerely regretted by her familyand friends, Miss S. Spalding of this town of Reading.[St Giles Church, Reading, Burial Register, June 10th 1798, SusannaSpalding.]

Jun 18th 1798 page 1 Wholesale and retail linen and woollen drapery, mercery, hosiery,haberdashery, hats etc. in the Market Place, Wokingham, Heelas fromLondon returns his sincere thanks to his friends and the public forthe liberal encouragement with which he has been honoured ensur-ing them it will ever be his utmost study to merit a continuance oftheir patronage and recommendation. Likewise takes the opportun-ity of informing them that he lately made large purchases of goods ina general way, consisting of Indian and British muslins, printed andwhite cottons and calicos, ginghams, shawls, dimities, Colerain’s andIrish linens of all widths, dowlasses, sheeting, bed ticks, check stuffsand calamancos, flannels, blankets and rugs. Men’s, women’s andchildren’s hose of every kind, hats of all prices, narrow and broadcoatings, velveteen’s, corduroys, thickset’s etc. Modes, Persians, redcloaks, silk handkerchiefs and haberdashery of every description.Wool bought and funerals furnished. N.B. Genteel apartments to letfurnished.

Jun 18th 1798 page 2 Mr Richard James, brazier of The Market Place, Reading.

Jun 18th 1798 page 3 We are informed that Mr Williams of London Street, Reading, hasbeen appointed by the Judges of the Court of Kings Bench CommonPleas and Exchequer, a commissioner for taking special bails in theirCourts for the several Counties of Berks, Oxon, Hants, Wilts and Sur-rey, Town of Southampton and the County of the said town.

Jun 18th 1798 page 3 Rev William Deane, Rector of Woolhampton.

Jun 18th 1798 page 3 On Tuesday sennight died Mr Oldfeld Yate, surgeon of Wantage andCaptain of the volunteers of that town and on the Friday following hewas interred with military honours, attended by the whole corps towhom by his conduct as an able and good officer accompanied with a




universal benevolent and generous disposition his memory will everbe endeared and his death sincerely lamented by every one who hadthe pleasure of knowing him.[See 3rd quarter 1798 (Auction) Aug 13th.]

Jun 18th 1798 page 3 On 26th of November last was married at Calcutta William MoscropEsq to Miss Anna Long, youngest daughter of the late Lieutenant Col-onel Long of Tubney in this County.

Jun 18th 1798 page 3 Late this evening died Mrs Goswell of Castle Street, Reading.[See 3rd quarter 1798, (Auction) July 2nd. St Mary’s Church, Reading,Burial Register, June 22nd 1798, Hannah Goswell.]

Jun 18th 1798 page 3 This day is published 17 sermons preached mostly on special occa-sions by the Rev. Edward Barry M. D. of St Johns College, Cambridge.Dr Barry will be very much obliged to those who have favoured himwith their names for this edition as they will have the goodness tosend for their respective copies either at the printing office or at hishouse in Castle Street, Reading.

Jun 25th 1798 page 1 Mr Fairbridge returns his most sincere thanks to the ladies and gen-tlemen of Reading and its environs for the great and liberal encour-agement which he has experienced these many years past as musicalinstrument regulator, tuner etc. Begs leave to inform ladies and gen-tlemen that owing to his extensive business in London and his healthbeing somewhat impaired he does not intend coming to Reading anymore therefore begs leave to recommend Mr Gibbons as his successor,a person who has served a regular apprenticeship both as a maker andtuner and perfectly understands the nature of musical instruments ingeneral and is capable of executing every branch therein. Hopes hisabilities will ensure him the preference to many who attempt tuningof musical instruments and often do injury for want of a clear under-standing of them. He will be at Reading on Sunday 1st of July andwill attend regularly once a quarter. To be heard of at Mr Frankum’s,stay maker, Minster Street, Reading.[See 1st quarter 1798 (Trade) Mar 12th.]

Jun 25th 1798 page 2 Mr J. Booth, turnip farmer of Watership Farm, Newbury.

Jun 25th 1798 page 3 Thursday last was married Mr Goodge to Miss Pennington of thistown of Reading.[St Giles Church, Reading, Burial Register, Jun 21st 1798, GeorgeGouge of St Dunstan, West London and Elizabeth Pennington spin-ster of this Parish. Witnesses Sarah Pennington, Harriett Littleworth.Licence from The Archbishop of Canterbury.]

Jun 25th 1798 page 3 On Tuesday last died, in the 85th year of his age, William Sheldon Esqof Southampton Street, Covent Garden, father of William Sheldon Esqlate of Sonning in this County.

Jun 25th 1798 page 3 A few days since died at Canterbury Mrs Robinson wife of CharlesRobinson late Member to that city, brother to Lord Rokeby and to theRev Mr Robinson of Burghfield in this County.

Jun 25th 1798 page 3 Monday last died Mrs Leach of this town of Reading.

Jun 25th 1798 page 3 Coach sign and house painting, gilding, glazing etc. T. Havell re-spectfully begs leave to return his most grateful acknowledgements tohis friends in general for their very liberal support and assures themand the public who please to honour him with their commands thatthey may depend on having their orders executed with neatness anddispatch. All sorts of furniture ornamented in the neatest manner.Wanted an apprentice to the above business in Broad Street, Reading.


AUCTIONReading Mercury and Oxford Gazette


Auction

Apr 2nd 1798 page 1 To be let and may be entered on immediately. In all respects ft forthe reception of a large family and for a term not exceeding 11 years,Old Windsor House and Manor together with the furniture, pleas-ure ground and meadows adjoining, containing about 20 acres. Thehouse consists of a spacious hall, drawing room, dining room andparlours, good bed chambers with dressing rooms. Coach houses forthree carriages, large stables and all useful and convenient offices, gar-dens, shrubberies, ice house, green house etc. late in the occupation ofHenry Isherwood Esq. deceased. Also another house near the abovecommonly called The Hermitage, with all furniture therein, contain-ing two parlours, four bed chambers, good kitchen and rooms over itfor servants with other convenient offices, coach house and stablingfor four horses, lately occupied by Mrs Gardiner. Two small mead-ows containing about four acres may be rented with these premises ifdesired. The beautiful lawns and views of the River Thames, CoopersHill etc. are much admired. All the premises are in good repair. Forfurther particulars apply to Messrs Payn and Ward at Maidenhead,Mr Kendle, Lombard Street, London, or Mr Smith, auctioneer, Wind-sor. The gardener will show the premises.

Apr 2nd 1798 page 1 Navy timber to be sold by auction by Mr Stroud at The Royal Oakat Yattendon on Wednesday 4th April next, in three lots. Lot 1. 32capital oak trees fit for the navy. Lot 2. 38 large elms. Lot 3. 14 ashtimber trees, with the lop top and bark, now standing on a farm inthe occupation of Stephen Wilson of Bradfield. John Wilkinson on thepremises will show the timber.

Apr 2nd 1798 page 2 To be sold to the best bidder at The Half Moon in Newbury on Tues-day 10th day April, unless sooner disposed of by private contract, twofreehold messuage or tenements with the appurtenances, situate onthe east side of Bartholomew Street in Newbury aforesaid, now in theoccupation of Mr William Bance and another. For further particularsand to treat for the purchase apply to Mr King, Attorney at Newbury.Notice in the newspaper dated April 9th to say that the property hasbeen sold by private contract.

Apr 2nd 1798 page 2 Farming stock etc, to be sold by auction by Henry Tagg, under a dis-tress for rent, on Thursday 5th April, all the live and dead farmingstock, implements in husbandry and other effects of Mr Gilbert atHolme Farm, Beech Hill, comprising four useful draught horses, onetwo year old colt, two yearling ditto, a cow, two pigs, a good wagon,a market cart, two dung carts, ploughs, harrows, drags, plough andcart harness, stable implements etc.

Apr 2nd 1798 page 3 To linen drapers, hatters and hosiers, to be sold by auction by MrCollins on Tuesday 3rd April, on the premises, without reserve,the stock in trade and genteel household furniture and very usefulhorse, neat chaise, cart etc. belonging to Thomas Lewis, Market Place,Wokingham, comprising printed cotton, cashmere shawls, stockings,men’s and women’s gloves, ladies habit ditto, ribbons, men’s hats andarticles of almost every denomination in the above branches of busi-ness. The furniture consists of mahogany dining and oval card tables,handsome cabriole and other chairs, field and other bedsteads, goosefeather beds and bedding, kitchen requisites etc. Catalogues may behad on the premises and of Mr Collins, Wokingham.

Apr 9th 1798 page 2 To be let and entered on immediately, fit for the reception of a gen-teel family a good useful family house in the town of Maidenhead




near the Chapel. The parlour and drawing room 16 feet square each,a study 15 feet by 11 feet, three good bed chambers and two for ser-vants, a good kitchen and offices with roomy cellars, a small gardenwalled in, a stable for two horses and a chaise house etc. The townis paved, watched and lighted. These premises have been occupiedby Rev Mr Dodwell for some time past and are in good repair. Forfurther particulars enquire of Messrs Payn and Ward of Maidenhead.

Apr 9th 1798 page 3 Household furniture etc, to be sold by auction by Henry Tagg on Fri-day 13th April, by order of the executor, all the neat and useful house-hold furniture, an exceeding good 28 day clock, handsome sideboardwith cellaret drawers and sundry other effects of the late Mr Night-ingale, a basket maker of High Street, Reading, removed for conveni-ence of sale to a house on the corner of King Street near the Post of-fice, Reading, comprising four post bedsteads with cotton and cheneyfurniture, goose feather beds, blankets and quilts, festooned cottonand check window curtains, mahogany bureau, ditto desk and bookcase with glass doors, dining and claw tables, walnut tree chest ofdrawers, parlour and chamber chairs, pier and dressing glasses andan alarum, wind up jack, pantheon and register stoves, kitchen re-quisites etc. Catalogues may be had of the auctioneer at his cabinetand upholstery warehouse in London Street, Reading.[St Laurence Church, Reading, Burial Register, July 28th 1797, ThomasNightingale at Sunning, mortuary. See 1st quarter 1798 (Trade) Feb12th, also 2nd quarter 1798 (Trade) Apr 30th and 2nd quarter 1798(Trade) May 14th.]

Apr 16th 1798 page 1 To be sold by auction by Mr Smith, on the premises, on Thursday Apr19th, the remaining live and dead farming stock and some brewingand dairy utensils, the property of Mrs Robinson, leaving her farm onOakly Green in the Parish of Bray, consisting of two wagons, threecarts, ploughs, harrows and several implements in husbandry, twohorses, a fine sow, cart and plough harness etc. Catalogues to be hadof Mr Smith, auctioneer, Windsor.

Apr 23rd 1798 page 3 To be sold by auction, by Mr R Stone on Thursday 26th April, on thepremises, all the live and dead farming stock, brewing utensils andpart of the household furniture the property of Mrs Kent, leaving herfarm at Shinfield. Comprising two cows in calf, two two year oldheifers, one cow and calf, one three year old colt, two two year oldcolts and an exceeding good well bred draught horse either for chaiseor farmers use, four wagons, two six inch wheel dung carts, a grasscart, five wagon wheels, part of the carriage of a wagon, plough, har-rows, two winnowing fans and tackle and sundry farming utensils, aquantity of old iron, a flitch of bacon, a 36 gallon copper, mash tub,working tubs, iron hooped barrels, etc. The household furniture con-sists of beds, bedsteads, tables, chairs, quantity of pewter and sundryarticles of kitchen furniture. Catalogues to be had at the place of saleand at the auctioneers, High Street, Reading.

Apr 30th 1798 page 1 To be let at a moderate rent and may be entered on immediately, ahouse suitable for the residence of a genteel family, late in the occu-pation of Sir Isaac Pocock. Situated on the road from London to Bathnear the entrance to Reading, with coach house for two carriages anda good stable for six horses, about three acres of pleasure garden andkitchen garden inclosed the greatest part of it with a good brick wallon which there are a great number of fruit trees in high perfection alsoon the premises is an exceeding good cold bath. For further particu-lars apply to Mr Howard of Minster Street or Mrs Nalder of CastleStreet, Reading.




Apr 30th 1798 page 1 Prospect Lodge near Newbury to be sold by auction by Mr Stroud, forthe benefit of the creditors, on the premises, on Wednesday May 8th,all the genteel and lately new furniture, linen, china etc of A. Le JeuneEsq, comprising a large size bedstead with mahogany pillars, dimityfurniture, bordered goose feather beds, bolsters and pillows. Palliaseand bordered mattresses and bedding to suit servants ditto. Floorand bedside carpets, pier and dressing glasses, mahogany tables, ahandsome set of lyre back chairs with satin horse hair seats and brassnails, good clock wind up, kitchen range, pantheon stoves and fireirons, kitchen and brewing requisites, brewing copper, stone gardenroller etc. The house is delightfully situated on the side of the hill nearPile Hill House commanding a rich view of the town of Newbury andvalley on both sides and may be taken and entered on immediately.Enquire of the auctioneer.

Apr 30th 1798 page 1 To be sold by auction by Henry Bradford on Wednesday 2nd May,under a distress for rent, all the neat and genuine household fur-niture, farming stock and implements, husbandry and other effectsof Mr William Stevens of Little Wittenham comprising elegant fourpost mahogany bedsteads with rich chintz linen and other furnitures,seasoned goose and other feather beds and bedding, mahogany din-ing, tea and card tables and chairs, a general assortment of householdfurniture. The farming stock consists of eight capital draught horses,four cows, one calf, three fat hogs, a few pigs, three wagons, two newdung carts, harrows, several loads of wheat, barley etc.

Apr 30th 1798 page 2 To be sold, a desirable freehold estate situate in the parish of Bray,distant about 17 miles from Maidenhead and five from Windsor, con-sisting of a good farm house and buildings and about 100 acres ofexcellent arable meadow and pasture land in the occupation of MrHenry Hopkins, as tenant from year to year, at the yearly rent of £83.The Hare and Hounds public house, barn and buildings and about30 acres of arable meadow and pasture land in the occupation of MrJames Gray, as tenant from year to year, at the yearly rent of £40 andthree cottages let from year to year at rents amounting to £8 13s perannum. Premises may be viewed on application to the tenants andfurther particulars may be had by applying to the printers of this pa-per or to Messrs. Forster, Cook and Frere of 6, New Square, LincolnsInn, London who are empowered to treat for the sale.

May 7th 1798 page 1 To be sold by private contract either together or separately two sub-stantial brick and tiled freehold messuages or tenements with theouthouses and gardens thereto adjoining and belonging, situate in apleasant part of the Parish of Silchester and in the occupation of JamesSmith and William Bartlett, tenants at will. For further particulars andto treat for the purchase apply to Mr Bulkley, Attorney, Newbury.

May 7th 1798 page 3 Freehold estate near Abingdon to be sold by Private Contract. An eli-gible farm most advantageously situated at Norcott otherwise NorthCourt, near the turnpike road, near Abingdon and Oxford. One milefrom Abingdon and five from Oxford. The estate consists of a goodfarm house and yard with convenient stables, barns, cow house andother useful buildings adjoining and 200 acres by estimation or there-abouts of rich arable meadow and pasture ground, partly enclosedand the remainder in the open field, in a high state of cultivation. Thewhole in the occupation of Mr James Curtis who has notice to quitat Michaelmas next. For further particulars and to treat apply to MrMorland of Abingdon.

May 14th 1798 page 3 Furniture and effects at Mortimer to be sold by auction by Mr Hawkes




on Wednesday 23rd May, on the premises, the genuine household fur-niture, plate, linen, china, glassware, laundry and garden implements,cucumber frames and other effects of Mrs Lisle, leaving her residenceat Mortimer. Particulars of which will appear in the ensuing paper.Catalogues may be had on the premises and at Mr Hawkes, Appraiser,Reading.

May 14th 1798 page 3 To builders and others, to be sold by auction by Henry Tagg on Wed16th May, on the premises, opposite the Bear Inn, Seven Bridges,Reading, all the stock in trade, building materials, a large quantityof fir lath (sic), a pile driving engine, a four wheel carriage, a largepunt, work benches and tools of a carpenter, entering into another lineof business, consisting of a quantity of elm, oak and fir timber, wellseasoned deal planks and boards, variety of different kind of quartersand odd stuff, several old and new sashes and frames, one new dittoglazed, twelve panelled doors of various dimensions, sundry base,surbase (sic) architrave mouldings, ten good work benches, severalpit saws, variety of tools and other articles. The above will be put intosmall lots for the accommodation of the purchasers. Catalogues maybe had on the premises and at the auctioneers in London Street.

May 14th 1798 page 3 William Littleworth late apprentice to Mr Collier, carpenter, havingtaken to his business in the building line, solicits the favours of MrColliers friends and the public in general as he will make it his studyto serve them in the best manner on the lowest terms. N.B. The busi-ness carried on opposite The Bear at Reading as usual.

May 21st 1798 page 1 To be sold by auction by Mr Smith, on the premises on Tuesday 29thMay and following day, the general household furniture, a pair of24 inch globes, a very large convex mirror, a brilliant cut glass lustrefor twelve lights, French pier glasses of distinguished magnitude, apatent mangle, brewing and dairy utensils, garden implements, postchaise and harness, part of a rick of hay and other effects, the prop-erty of Major General Irving, leaving his house at Philiberts, two milesfrom Maidenhead and five from Windsor, comprising several capitalfour post and tent bedsteads with rich chintz cotton, dimity and otherfurniture, prime goose feather beds and superior bedding, a draw-ing room suite, beautiful satin wood japanned furniture consisting ofthree tables, four sofas, twelve elbow chairs covered with rich cotton,six large curtains to suit with gilt cornices, an assortment of cabinetarticles in book cases, wardrobes, sideboards, chest of drawers, twodozen chairs covered with Moroccan leather, Brussels and other car-pets, a barometer, kitchen furniture etc. The whole of the above werenew within two years. Catalogues may be had at The Crown, Read-ing, The Sun, Maidenhead, place of sale and Mr Smith auctioneer atWindsor.

May 21st 1798 page 2 To be sold by private contract, freehold estate, situate at LetcombeBassett near Wantage consisting of about 72 acres of enclosed arablemeadow and pasture land and one acre in the common meadow, thewhole tythe free, with convenient barns, stables and out buildingsnow in the occupation of John Castle and a lease which expires atMichaelmas 1799 at an improvable yearly rent of £40, also the farmhouse now occupied as three cottages, the timber and other trees tobe taken at a fair valuation. For particulars enquire of Mr Townsend,Attorney at Newbury and to view the premises apply to the tenant.

May 21st 1798 page 3 To be sold by auction by Mr Stroud, on the premises, on Monday May28th, all the stock in trade, shop and other fixtures, stock of wood,household furniture, horse and cart and other effects of Thomas




Coxhead, cabinet maker and upholsterer of Hungerford, compris-ing mahogany sideboard, a book case, dressing chest, sets of diningtables, double and single chest of drawers, tables and chairs, pier anddressing glasses, bedsteads, beds, blankets, counterpanes, mattresses,pieces of carpeting of different widths, floor and bedside ditto, sets ofpaper, brass and iron furniture, 100 of twelve feet deals, mahoganyboards, cherry, ash, walnut tree and oak planks, a quantity of ma-hogany, yew tree and other veneers and stringing, two pit saws etc.The household furniture consists of bedsteads, feather beds and bed-ding, parlour and kitchen requisites, brewing copper, mash tubs, bar-rels etc. Catalogues had at The Bear Inn, Marlborough and Wantage,Swan Inn, Ilsley, auctioneers and place of sale.[This is almost identical to the advert on Jun 4th below.]

May 28th 1798 page 2 To be sold by auction by Mr Stroud by virtue of an execution from theSheriff of Berks, on the premises, on Monday May 28th, all the house-hold goods and other effects of Mr John Justice, baker and chandler ofThatcham, comprising bedsteads and furniture, feather beds and bed-ding, pier and dressing glasses, drawers, thirty hour clock, washingand brewing utensils etc.

Jun 4th 1798 page 1 To be sold pursuant to a decree of the High Court of Chancery, madein the cause Blackstone against Winter before John Spranger Esq, oneof the Masters of the said Court, at the public sale room at the Court ofChancery in Southampton Building, Chancery Lane, London. In threelots for the remainder of the term of 500 years whereof 490 years andupward are now unexpired. Three several farms situated at Sparsholtnear Wantage. Particulars may be had gratis at said Masters Cham-bers aforesaid, Messrs Winter, Kave and Maynard of Swithins Lane,Mr Hughes of Great Queen Street, Lincolns Inn Fields, Mr Battye ofChancery Lane and Mr Lawrence Woodroffe of Sparsholt aforesaidwho will show the premises.

Jun 4th 1798 page 2 To be sold by auction by Joseph Faulkner junior, on the premises, onMonday next 4th June, all the stock in trade, shop and other fixtures,stock of wood, household furniture, horse and cart and other effectsof John Coxhead, cabinet maker and upholsterer of Hungerford com-prising mahogany sideboards, a book cases, dressing chests, sets ofdining tables, double and single chest of drawers, tables and chairs,pier and dressing glasses, bedsteads, beds, blankets, counterpanes,mattresses, pieces of carpeting of different widths, floor and bedsideditto, sets of paper, brass and iron furniture, 100 of twelve feet deals,mahogany boards, cherry, ash, walnut tree and oak planks, a quantityof mahogany, yew tree and other veneers and stringing, two pit sawsetc. The household furniture consists of bedsteads, feather beds andbedding, parlour and kitchen requisites, brewing copper, mash tubs,barrels, etc. Catalogues had at The Bear Inn, Marlborough and Want-age, Swan Inn, Ilsley, auctioneers Hungerfod and place of sale.[This is almost identical to the advert on May 21st above. See 3rdquarter 1798 (Miscellaneous) July 2nd.]

Jun 4th 1798 page 2 Freehold estate Speenhamland to be sold by auction by JamesFaulkner junior on Friday 15th June at The Cross Keys Inn in Speen-hamland, 4 freehold brick and tile dwelling houses with yards, gar-dens, offices sic to each, pleasantly situated on the Bath Road in the oc-cupation of Thomas Wicks, Thomas Miller, John North, David Jones.May be viewed any day prior to the sale by applying to respectivetenants. For further particulars apply to Messrs Hall and Riley, Attor-neys at Hungerford.




Jun 4th 1798 page 3 To be sold by auction by Mr Smith on Monday 11th June, the verygenteel household furniture, capital harpsichord by Longman, aneight day clock by Allam, a ditto by Guest, two fine young cows incalf, horse and chaise, cart, 11 orange trees, 19 flower boxes, somegreenhouse plants, garden seats and chairs and numerous other valu-able effects, comprising four post and tent bedsteads with cotton andother furniture, fine goose feather beds and excellent bedding, win-dow curtains, Wilton and Kidderminster carpets, two sofas, 30 neatjapanned chairs, satin wood commodes, card and pembroke tables,superior mahogany articles in wardrobes, dressing tables, secretairesand other chest of drawers, a set of dining tables, commodes, diningroom chairs, large pier glasses and girandoles, polished fenders andfire irons, kitchen furniture etc, the property of George Butler Esq,leaving his residence at Sunninghill late in the occupation of AdmiralVernon. Catalogues to be had of Mr Smith, auctioneer of Windsor.

Jun 4th 1798 page 3 Windsor, to be sold by auction by Mr Smith, on the premises, Tues-day 19th June and two following days. Genuine household furniture,plate, linen, china, scarce pictures, prints and numerous effects, theproperty of Mrs Kimber, deceased, at her late dwelling house in CastleStreet. Catalogues to be had of Mr Smith, auctioneer of Windsor.

Jun 11th 1798 page 3 Neat household furniture and effects to be sold by auction by MrHawkes on Tuesday 19th June, on the premises, part of the house-hold furniture, fixtures, handsome chariot with plated harness andout door stock of Mrs Foley of Kiln Green near Hare Hatch compris-ing several registers, bath and stove grates, mahogany dining, cardand other tables, a capital mahogany book case with chinese glazeddoors, mahogany bureau, desk and book case, a good mangle, napkinpress, vase lamps, wind up jack, large brewing copper and iron work,cucumber frames, sow and pigs and numerous other articles. Cata-logues may be had on the premises and of Mr Hawkes, auctioneer,Reading.

Jun 25th 1798 page 2 Milton, Berks, to be sold by auction by Mr Couling on Tuesday 26thday of June, on the premises, all the farming stock of Mrs Heath ofMilton aforesaid, consisting of 8 horses, 3 cows, 15 pigs, 2 wagons,2 carts, 3 ploughs, harness for 7 horses, harrows, rollers, winnowingtackle and a quantity of old hay etc. Catalogues to be had at place ofsale, The Red Lion, Milton, The Swan, Ilsley, The Hinds Head, King-ston and at the auctioneers Abingdon.


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Apr 2nd 1798 page 3 Lost, supposed to be stolen, an orange and white spaniel bitch an-swers to the name of Ruby. Very fat and gave suck to one puppy,whoever will bring her to the parsonage house, Silchester, will bewell rewarded for their trouble. If stolen a reward of 2 guineas will begiven on conviction of the offender.

Apr 9th 1798 page 2 Stolen from Mr Joshua Lee of Burtley’s farm near The Bell and Bottle,Hurley on Wednesday 28th March a dark brown mare with a tail freshcut, about 14 1

2 hands high, two white heels behind in the fetlock jointand a little cracked in the wind. Stolen at the same time a good saddlevalued about 2 guineas, whoever will give information so that theoffenders may be brought to justice shall receive a reward of 5 guineasand all reasonable expenses paid by applying to Joshua Lee, farmer ofHurley.

Apr 9th 1798 page 2 Stolen out of the stable of Mr Thomas May at The Seven Stars, KnowlHill in the Parish of Hurley on Wednesday 28th March a black cartmare about 15 hands high with a white snick on the nose and a fewgrey hairs on her forehead and a switch tail. Whoever will bring orgive information so that she shall be had again shall receive 5 guineasreward and all reasonable expenses paid by applying to Mr ThomasMay of Hurley.

Apr 16th 1798 page 3 This day was committed to our goal by John Croft Esq, Sarah Bosheralias Hawkins for stealing four half guineas, the property of ElizabethBanks of Thatcham.

Apr 30th 1798 page 1 Supposed to be stolen from a granary belonging to Mr Child, nearThe Market Place, Newbury and in the occupation of Benjamin Cook,about two cwt of cow grass seed, it is probable it may have beensold for clover. There is a considerable quantity of plantain amongit. Whoever has purchased any of such sort and will give informationto Samuel Dyer of Newbury it will be thankfully acknowledged.

Apr 30th 1798 page 3 Taken up by the Hayward of Henwick in the parish of Thatcham, ablack mare, 13 1

2 hands high with cut mane and tail. Any person own-ing the said mare may have her again by applying to B. Nickerly theHayward and paying all expenses.

May 7th 1798 page 2 Stolen or strayed from Bracknell common in the Parish of Warfieldon Tuesday evening May 1st a bay mare about 15 hands high, rising6 years old of the nag kind with a black mane and tail, a little hurton the foreside on the rib, a star on the forehead, goes a little twistwith the off leg behind. Likewise a brown gelding of the nag kindabout 14 hands high, 5 years old with some white saddle spots, cuttail and very thin mane, has lost part of the under eye lash of the offside. Whoever will give information so that they may be had againshall receive one guinea reward and all reasonable expenses paid byapplying to Harry Brain of Bracknell.

May 7th 1798 page 3 Stolen or strayed Tuesday last the 1st of May from the Parish of Hursta handsome bay mare of the blood kind, three years old, 14 hands and1 inch high, has no white about her, stands a little out at the toes andthe tail rather low, whoever will bring her to Mr Carter of Beenham orMr Smallbones of Bill-Hill shall receive 1 guinea. If stolen 10 guineaswill be paid on conviction of the offender or offenders.

May 14th 1798 page 2 Three guineas reward, whereas on Monday night last or early onTuesday morning a black mare, about 13 1

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her forehead and a little white on one of her heels, was stolen out ofthe yard of Mr George Gotelee at Highfield in the Parish of Bray who-ever will give information of the offender or offenders so that theymay be brought to justice shall on his or their conviction receive areward of 2 guineas of Messrs Payn and Ward treasurers to the asso-ciation for the apprehending and prosecution of felons in the Maid-enhead division and a further reward of 1 guinea of the said GeorgeGotelee.[See 2nd quarter 1798 (Miscellaneous) Apr 2nd.]

Jun 4th 1798 page 3 Stolen on 28th May last, out of a garden belonging to Richard Currellof Newbury, a white, yellow legged boxen backed game stag. Markedleft claw and norril (sic) and his comb and gills and the tip of his wingscut. Whoever will give information so that he may be had again andthe offenders brought to justice shall receive 1 guinea reward by ap-plying to John Clayton, Northcross Lane, Newbury.

Jun 11th 1798 page 2 Watch lost on Saturday 2nd June between Ufton and Reading or atReading, a silver watch with a small steel chain, a steel seal and keyand a wooden seal cyphered (sic) TW. Makers name Joseph Kim-ber, Shaw, whoever has found the said watch and will bring it toGeorge Appleton at Sulhamstead Bannister or to Mr Taylor, watch-maker, Butchers Row, Reading, shall receive 1 guinea reward.

Jun 11th 1798 page 2 Lost on Monday 4th June inst a Kearsley pocket book and lettersbetween Bradfield and Maidenhead. Whoever will bring or send into Mr Austwick at Reading or Mr Christie at Bradfield shall receive 5sreward. It can be no use to anyone but the owner.

Jun 11th 1798 page 3 Stolen or strayed from New Bracknall a black gelding, six years old,near 14 hands high with a long tail, never docked. Small head and awhite face and a little white at the hind legs, fetlock high. Likewise amouse coloured filly, two years old with a star in the forehead, markedwith an E on the near shoulder. Whoever will bring the said geldingand filly to William Marlow of New Bracknall shall receive 1 guineareward for the same.

Jun 25th 1798 page 3 A pointer lost in Reading on Friday 22nd inst a full grown youngpointer mostly white except one ear and round the eyes and answersto the name of Carlo. Whoever has found the same and will send himto Mr Williams at The Castle in Reading will be well satisfied for theirtrouble and any person detaining the said dog after this notice will beprosecuted.


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Apr 2nd 1798 page 1 The Rev Henry Brown late of Brazen Nose college, Oxford, is desiredto send his address to Mr Owen of Little Walcot in the Parish of Kint-bury by the space of one month from the date hereof or the effects onthe premises of Mr Owen will be sold to discharge the amount of rentdue from the said Henry Brown.

Apr 2nd 1798 page 1 Run away from the service of Mr George Gotelee of Highfield inthe Parish of Bray on 26th instant Robert Slanford about 18 years ofage, thin made, light brown straight hair, about 5 feet 6 inches high,freckled in the face, had on a smock frock, leather breeches, almostnew, light grey stockings, a round hat, talks rather quick and is a nat-ive of Drayton in Oxfordshire.[See 2nd quarter 1798 (Lost) May 14th.]

Apr 2nd 1798 page 1 Also Isaac Willis, likewise about 18 years of age, rather stout made,about 5 feet 3 inches high, freckled in the face, speaking rather hoarse,had on a smock frock, a pair of old brown narrow ribbed corduroybreeches, old brown stockings, round hat and is a native of Binfieldwhoever will apprehend the said men and cause them to be broughtto justice, shall receive a reward of one guinea by applying to the saidMr Gotelee.[See 2nd quarter 1798 (Lost) May 14th.]

Apr 2nd 1798 page 1 Whereas the commission of bankrupt is awarded, issued forth againstWilliam Heath of Little Coxwell in the County of Berks, brickmaker,dealer and chapman, he being declared bankrupt is hereby requiredto surrender himself to the commissioners in the said commissionnamed or the major part of them, on 2nd and 3rd days of April nextand on 12th day of May next at 12 o’clock each day at The Crown Innat Faringdon in said County and make a full discovery and disclosureof his estate and effects, when and where the creditors are to comeprepared to prove their debts and at the second sitting to choose as-signees and at the last sitting the said bankrupt is required to finishhis examination and creditors are to assent to or dissent from the al-lowance of his certificate. All persons indebted to the said bankruptor that have any of his effects are not to pay or deliver the same butto whom the commissioners shall appoint, but give notice to WilliamWard junior Attorney at Law, Faringdon.

Apr 2nd 1798 page 1 Eyots of Ruscombe to be let and entered upon immediately, somegrounds planted with osiers contained by estimation 5 acres and latein the occupation of John Mollard, the crop is to be taken at a fair valu-ation. For particulars apply to Mr James Egleston, Mayor of Windsor.

Apr 2nd 1798 page 3 Saturday morning as William Cotterell hostler at The Bull Inn atTheale was brewing he fell asleep whilst sitting on the side of themash tub and tumbled into the scalding liquor, he got out almost in-stantly without assistance and went and rolled himself in the water-ing trough but he was so terribly scalded that he died on the Mondaynight following.

Apr 2nd 1798 page 3 Early on Wednesday morning the Wallingford wagon was robbed ofnine chests of tea and other property of value a few miles this side ofHyde Park Corner.

Apr 2nd 1798 page 3 Notice to creditors, all persons having demands on James Clarke ofKintbury are requested to send in their accounts immediately to MrWilliam Graham of Newbury or Mr Alexander Viner of Hungerford.




Apr 9th 1798 page 3 On Tuesday last as Mr Waugh, of this town of Reading, accompan-ied by his son in a post chaise was going to the tax office in Lon-don. In passing over Hounslow Heath, about 8 o’clock in the morn-ing, near half a mile the other side of The Magpies the chaise wasstopped by two footpads who presenting a pistol to each of them de-manded their money which was immediately delivered and they alsotook Mr Waugh’s watch, they demanded their pocket books which,having emptied, they returned, after this they asked for their parcelsand searched the chaise for them, not finding any they made off.

Apr 9th 1798 page 3 To the Worshipful Magistrates for the County of Berks, Gentlemen,the election for surgeon and apothecary to the Bridewell being fixedfor Tuesday 17th instant at Newbury, I take the liberty of thus offer-ing myself to your notice and request the favour of your votes. I wasa candidate for the appointment when the late Mr Baker was appoin-ted at the Michaelmas quarter sessions in 1786 but at the request ofthe late Lieutenant Colonel Powney I withdrew, not withstanding Ihad every reason to expect success. He informed me from the benchthat in consequence of my declining, in favour of Mr Baker, the magis-trates would certainly support me at a future period. I hope thereforethat you will now carry into effect Colonel Powney’s promise by hon-ouring me with your support on the day of the election. I should nothave addressed you through the medium of a newspaper but at therequest of some of the magistrates who thought it necessary that theconsiderations upon which I declined in favour of Mr Baker shouldbe known to you all. If I should be chosen to do the important dutyof attending the unfortunate sick in the County Bridewell you mayrely on my duty with integrity and to the best of my abilities. I am,gentlemen, your most obedient, humble servant Thomas Lamb.

Apr 9th 1798 page 3 Whereas I the undersigned Thomas Dancer of Burghfield, farmer,have to several companies and to several of my neighbours repres-ented, that Donald Cameron of Mortimer Esq. Captain in the LoyalSheffield Regiment of Foot was a swindler and had never been in thearmy and many other reflections upon the character and credit of thesaid Captain Cameron and for which he had ordered a prosecutionto be commenced against me, but in consideration of my making anacknowledgement of my faults and begging his pardon in The Read-ing Mercury he has kindly consented to stay all further proceedingsagainst me. Now I do hereby acknowledge, that the representationsI made of the character and credit of the said Captain Cameron andof the several defamatory words I have uttered and spoken or said,were false and unjust and without any foundation whatsoever and Ido hereby most earnestly beg of the Captain his free pardon for suchmy misconduct, Thomas Dancer. Witness John Clacy.

Apr 16th 1798 page 1 Whereas, I William Auger, servant to Mr Richard Badcock of Blew-bury Farm, Berks, did on 5th day of April inst. assault and mali-ciously threaten Mr James Mace a, surveyor of the Pangbourne andWallingford Road, in his duty and also did drive my masters horsesin a violent and wanton manner. Now the said Mr J. Mace has for-given me this offence by stopping all prosecutions against me, on myasking pardon in the public newspaper of him and promising never tobe guilty of the like offence any more and likewise I caution all carters,carriers and others to be civil to every person passing on the turnpikeroad, such as surveyors and others. I acknowledge my offence in thispublic manner in order to deter others from committing so daring anoutrage in future. The mark of William Auger. Witnesses, RichardBadcock and James Mace.




Apr 16th 1798 page 3 To the Magistrates of the County of Berks, Gentlemen, having beenrecommended, by the justices at the adjourned sessions held at theBridewell Hall on Saturday Jan 27th, to succeed Mr Baker as surgeonand apothecary to the goal and having fulfilled the office since thatperiod I beg to say it is my intention to offer myself as a candidateat the ensuing election which will take place on Tuesday next April17th. Those gentlemen who have promised me their support on thisoccasion will do me a particular favour by attending at Newbury onthat day I remain gentlemen, your obedient, humble servant, JohnBulley.

Apr 16th 1798 page 4 Manor of Finchampstead, Eastcourt, Berks, notice is hereby given thata Court Baron will be holden for the said manor at the manor house inthe occupation of Farmer Clacy, near the Church in Finchampstead onThursday 19th day of April instant at 10 o’clock in the forenoon whereall tenants of the said Manor who do owe suit of court are required toattend, John Roberts, Steward of the said Manor.

Apr 30th 1798 page 3 At the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the Borough of NewWindsor held there on Friday 20th inst Elizabeth Smith was convictedof feloniously stealing divers articles of wearing apparel the propertyof her master Mr James Baverstock Esq and received sentence of 12months imprisonment in the County goal, the first and last month ina solitary cell.

Apr 30th 1798 page 3 Spring fashions, Three Pigeons, Market Place, Reading, R. Lawrancehaving completed his purchases of the most fashionable articles muchin demand, respectfully offers them in a great variety to the attentionof his friends, flattering himself they are of the description that willdo his taste credit and secure to him their usual preference. The fancygoods consist principally in a variety of hats and bonnets (amongwhich are some very curious camperdown straws) black patent netand rich Turkey gauzes for cloaks, Patent net vails (sic) and lace, silkhandkerchiefs and gloves, black and thread laces, feathers, fans andribbons of every description among which are a few neat satin stripesat 6d per yard. The new prints this year are exceeding neat and dif-ferent from anything yet seen of which Mr Lawrance has a very nicecollection. A muslin sale being just finished has afforded him an op-portunity of picking up a few things remarkably cheap. In short MrLawrance does not remember a season that has produced a choicercollection of things than the present and he humbly hopes from theattention and the pains he has taken, in the purchase of each article,to secure that confidence he has so many years enjoyed. Mr Lawranceparticularly wishes to reccomend to the notice of his friends the art-icle of Black Modes for cloaks and to observe there is no article theyare so likely to be deceived in. They are an article he has ever paidmuch attention to, and his consumption enabling him to buy of themanufacturer he has not only an opportunity of selling an article themanufacture of which he is well acquainted, but enabled to offer themten or fifteen per cent cheaper than they are sold at many other houses.Drapery, Mercery, Hosiery and Haberdashery goods of every descrip-tion (particularly threads) of the most esteemed makers. Millineryof every description, with a variety of child bed linen ready made.Funerals furnished. Mr Lawrance solicits the attention of strangersduring the fair assuring them every advantage will be given them fortheir ready money.

May 7th 1798 page 3 About 12 o’clock on Sunday night last as Mrs Cordery of The RoyalOak in this town of Reading, was going to bed, by some accident,her clothes caught fire on the candle whilst she was on the stairs and




she was burnt in so dreadful a manner before any assistance could begiven that she died about 12 o’clock the next day. Notice to debtorsand creditors, all persons who have any claims or demands on theestate and effects of the late Mrs Cordery of The Royal Oak in FisherRow, are desired to deliver in an account of the same at the abovehouse and all persons who stood indebted to the said Mrs Cordery atthe time of her decease are requested to give an account of their debtsat The Royal Oak, aforesaid.[See 3rd quarter 1798 (Trade) Aug 6th.]

May 7th 1798 page 3 Wanted a large Newfoundland bitch, whoever has one to dispose ofmay hear of a purchaser by applying to Mr Higham of St Mary’s Butts,Reading.

May 7th 1798 page 3 Whereas a prosecution has been about to be commenced against mefor destroying a sack with the name of, Mr Simonds of SindleshamMill, on it and Mr Simonds having agreed to stop such prosecutionon my making a public confession and paying 5 guineas to be addedto the Voluntary Contribution in aid of Government, I do hereby ac-knowledge the injustice of my conduct and promise not to be guilty ofthe like offence in future. Signed, Jacob Gosling N.B. The 5 guineas arepaid into the hands of the Treasurer of the Wokingham Contribution.

May 14th 1798 page 3 Monday last was committed to our County goal by The Rev MrRoberts, John Lilley charged with having, in company with RichardSaunders, stolen a timber carriage called a bob the property of MrHenry Griffiths of Old Windsor.

May 14th 1798 page 3 Monday last, John Wicks and Robert Harris were commited to ourCounty goal by William Pinder Gent, Mayor of Maidenhead, for beg-ging and obtaining money by means of a forged certificate, from up-wards of 1800 persons, as appeared by a book in their possession.

May 14th 1798 page 3 In that well known very healthy and pleasant situation, The For-bury, Reading, ready and handsomely furnished rooms consistingof extremely neat and large sitting rooms, commanding very extens-ive views pleasantly and most agreeably diversified by the valley ofSonning, Oxfordshire hills, River Thames and the richest variety ofnature, with two bedrooms and a dining room or three bedrooms theuse of a kitchen, pantry etc. Particulars may be known by letter postpaid, by applying to Mr Street in The Forbury. None but persons ofrespectability will be treated with.

May 21st 1798 page 3 Whereas we Samuel White, John White and John Allen, late ser-vants of Mr John Tubb of Stratfield Saye, deserted and left his ser-vice without his consent for which offence he has justly commenceda prosecution against us, but which prosecution he has given up onour severally paying 10s 6d for the benefit of the poor of the Parishof Stratfield Saye and publicly asking pardon and paying all expensesincurred. Now we do publicly ask pardon of the said John Tubb forthe said offence and promise not to offend again in the like mannerand we certify that we have paid all the expenses incurred in the pro-secution. Given under our hand 14th May, mark of Samuel White,mark of John White, mark of John Allen. Witness, Richard Tubb.

May 28th 1798 page 2 Notice to creditors, a dividend arising from the effects of James andSarah Clarke of Kintbury will be made 4th of June next, therefore allpersons having demand on them are requested to send in their ac-counts directly to Mr W. Graham of Newbury or Mr A. Viner of Hun-gerford or they will be excluded the benefit of the dividend.




Jun 4th 1798 page 2 Whereas on Thursday 31st May, James Bunney otherwise Bunyon es-caped from the constable of the Parish of Clewer as he was convey-ing him to Reading goal. The said James Bunney otherwise Bunyon ischarged on the oath of W. Wallace of New Windsor with having stolenan ewe lamb the property of the Honourable W. Harcourt of the Parishof Clewer aforesaid. He is about five feet two inches high, stout made,has a very long nose and chin, brown hair so thin on the crown as tobe almost bald, has no teeth, rather of a fresh complexion and goesrather round shouldered. Had on an old striped woollen coat and alopped hat. Whoever will give information of the said James Bunneyotherwise Bunyon to William Elborough, constable of the Parish ofClewer so that he may be apprehended and brought to justice shallreceive 5 guineas reward of William Elborough aforesaid.[See 3rd quarter 1798 (Assizes) Jul 23rd.]

Jun 11th 1798 page 1 Perpetual avowson in Berks, to be sold by auction by Mr Willock atGarraways Coffee House in Change Alley, Cornhill, London on Wed20th inst. the Perpetual Avowson of the Rectory of Shellingford situ-ated in a rich and fertile part of the County of Berks about 3 miles fromFaringdon, 5 from Wantage and 65 from London. Consisting of a goodparsonage house and offices and the tythes of the whole of the Parishof Shellingford containing about 1700 acres of arable meadow pas-ture and woodland, worth upwards of £400 per annum. The presentincumbent is 64 years of age. Particulars may be had at The Angel,Oxford, The Bear, Wantage, The White Hart, Benson, The Rose, Cam-bridge, Mr Whitfield, Attorney at Law, Faringdon and of Mr Willock,25 Golden Square, London either of who will treat by private contract.

Jun 11th 1798 page 1 In pursuance of a decree of the High Court of Chancery made in acause, Lamb against Jones, the creditors of Elizabeth Summers late ofReading, widow, deceased, are forthwith to come in and prove theirdebts, either by themselves or their solicitors, before William GravesEsq one of the masters of the said court at his offices in SouthamptonBuildings, Chancery Lane, London or in default thereof they will beexcluded the benefit of the said decree.

Jun 11th 1798 page 3 Whereas I, John Taylor servant in husbandry to David Vines in theParish of Tilehurst, having been guilty of divers misdemeanours andill behaviour towards him, it has pleased him to forgive me my saidoffences upon asking his pardon in this public manner, which I sin-cerely do and promise never to offend in the like manner for the fu-ture. The mark of John Taylor, Witness, G. Wharton.

Jun 25th 1798 page 1 A report having been propagated that Mrs Roach of Windsor, intendsgiving up her school at this vacation, she respectfully informs herfriends and the public that she has had no such intention and that herschool will be opening again on Tuesday for the reception of youngladies, as boarders or day scholars, who will be carefully instructed inevery part of useful or ornamental education either by herself or bythe most approved masters.

Jun 25th 1798 page 3 A cancer that had been forming seven years, occupying three parts ofthe underlip, was incised by W, Golding, surgeon, on Charles Hesterof Cookham near Maidenhead. The wound is so completely unitedthat the man is scarcely disfigured. In the following newspaper onJuly 2nd was reported; The extirpation of the cancer mentioned in ourlast was performed by Widdows Golding of Wallingford, his place ofresidence was omitted.


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Dates and Publication Numbers

Date Volume & NoApr 2nd 1798 Vol. XXXVII No. 1889Apr 9th 1798 Vol. XXXVII No. 1890Apr 16th 1798 Vol. XXXVII No. 1891Apr 23rd 1798 Vol. XXXVII No. 1892Apr 30th 1798 Vol. XXXVII No. 1893May 7th 1798 Vol. XXXVII No. 1894May 14th 1798 Vol. XXXVII No. 1895May 21st 1798 Vol. XXXVII No. 1896May 28th 1798 Vol. XXXVII No. 1897Jun 4th 1798 Vol. XXXVII No. 1898Jun 11th 1798 Vol. XXXVII No. 1899Jun 18th 1798 Vol. XXXVII No. 1900Jun 25th 1798 Vol. XXXVII No. 1901


INDEXReading Mercury and Oxford Gazette


Index of Names and PlacesAbingdon, 5, 13, 16Ainsworth, Mr, 3Allam, John, 9Allen, John, 7, 22Appleton, George, 18Auger, William, 20Austwick, Mr, 18Ayscough, George, 8

Badcock and Nevison, 4Badcock, Mr Richard, 20Baker, Mr, 20, 21Bance, Mr William, 11Banks, Elizabeth, 17Barry, Rev Edward, 10Bartlett, William, 13Bath, 12Battye, 15Baverstock, Mr James, 21Beech Hill, 11Beenham, 17Behoe, Thomas, 7Bennett, Mr John, 3Benson, 23Benwell, Mr, 7Bill-Hill, 17Binfield, 8, 19Bisham, 5Bislemore, Mrs, 2Blackstone, 15Blandy, 6Blandy, William, 6Blewbury, 20Booth, Mr J., 10Bosher, Sarah, 17Bostock, Rev John, 8Bracknell, 17Bradfield, 9, 11, 18Bradford, Henry, 13Brain, Harry, 17Bray, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19Bristow, C., 5Bristow, J., 5Brown, The Rev Henry, 19Buckner, Charles, 8Budd and Gray, 2Budd, W., 2Bulkley, Mr, 8, 13Bulley, John, 21Bunney, James, 23Bunyon, 23Burghfield, 10, 20Burt, Mr, 3Burt, William, 4Bushell, Mr Samuel, 9

Butler, George, 16

Cambridge, 10, 23Cameron, Captain Donald, 20Canterbury, 10Carter, Mr, 17Cary, Emma, 5Castle, John, 14Chaddleworth, 9Chaplin, Mrs, 2Child, Mr, 17Christie, Mr, 18Clacy, Farmer, 21Clacy, John, 20Clarke, James, 19, 22Clarke, Sarah, 22Clarke, William Wiseman, 9Clayton, John, 18Clewer, 8, 23Collier, Mr, 14Collins, Mr, 11Colnbrook, 4Cook, Benjamin, 17Cook, Joseph, 8Cookham, 23Cordery, Mrs, 21Cotterell, Mr William, 19Couling, Mr, 16Coxhead, John, 15Coxhead, Thomas, 15Croft, John, 17Crofton, 9Crutchfield and Wells, 7Crutwell, Clement, 6Crutwell, M., 5Currell, Richard, 18Curtis, A., 7Curtis, James, 13Curtis, Joseph, 7

Dancer, Thomas, 20Davenport, Mr, 5Davis, William, 4Deane, Henry, 5Deane, Mr Charles, 5Deane, Rev William, 9Dodwell, Rev. Mr, 12Drayton, 19Drewett, Miss, 3Dyer, Samuel, 17

Edwards, Rev H Holland, 8Egelstone, Mr James, 6Egleston, James, 19Elborough, William, 23Englefield, 9




Fairbridge, Mr, 10Farguson, Miss Ann, 9Faringdon, 2, 19, 23Faulkner, James, 15Faulkner, Joseph, 15Finchampstead, 21Floyer, Mrs, 8Foley, Mrs, 16Frankum, Mr, 10Frewen, Charles, 8Frewen, Mrs, 8Fromont, Mr, 2

Gardiner, Mrs, 11George, James, 4Gibbons, Mr, 10Gilbert, Mr, 11Goddard, G., 7Goddard, Mr G, 6Golding, John, 6Golding, Widdows, 23Goodge, Mr, 10Gosling, Jacob, 22Goswell, Mrs, 10Gotelee, Mr George, 18, 19Graham, Mr W., 22Graham, William, 19Grant, Charles, 5Graves, William, 23Gray, James, 13Great Bedwin, Wilts, 9Great Marlow, 7Greenwood, Mr Abraham, 5Griffiths, Mr Henry, 22

Hall, 15Hammaton, William, 6Harcourt, Hon. W, 23Hare Hatch, 7, 16Harris, Robert, 22Haskins, J., 2Havell, T., 10Haverden, 8Hawkes, Mr, 13, 16Hawkins, 17Heath, Mrs, 16Heath, William, 19Heelas, 9Henwick, 17Hester, Charles, 23Higham, Mr, 22Highfield, 19Hippersley, Sir John, 8Hitchins, Mr, 7Hitchins, Mrs, 7Holding, Mrs, 3Holyport, 2Hopkins, Henry, 13Hounslow Heath, 20

Howard, Mr, 12Hughes, 15Humphrey, L., 2Humphrey, Mrs, 2Hungerford, 8, 15, 19, 22Hunt, James, 6Hunter, Richard, 2Hurley, 5, 17Hurst, 9, 17

Ilsley, 15, 16Irving, Major General, 14Isherwood, Henry, 11

James, Maurice, 4James, Mr Richard, 9Jeffreys, Robert, 4Jones, 23Jones, David, 15Justice, John, 15

Kave, 15Kendle, 11Kent, Mrs, 12Kerr, Miss, 9Kiln Green, 7, 16Kimber, Joseph, 18Kimber, Mrs, 16King, Mr, 2, 11Kingston, 16Kintbury, 8, 19, 22Kirk, Mr, 8Knowl Hill, 17

Lamb, 23Lamb, Thomas, 20Lambourn, 2Lawrance, Mr R, 21Le Jeune, A., 13Leach, Mrs, 10Lee, Joshua, 17Lee, Richard, 5Legg, John, 9Legg, William, 9Letcombe Bassett, 14Lewis, Thomas, 11Lilley, John, 22Lisle, Mrs, 14Little Coxwell, 19Little Walcot, 19Little Wittenham, 13Littleworth, William, 14London, 3, 4, 8, 10–13, 15, 20, 23Long, Miss Anna, 10Loughton, F., 2Loughton, Mr F., 2

Mace, Mr James, 20Maidenhead, 2, 4, 6–9, 11, 13, 14, 18, 22, 23




Marlborough, 15Marlow, William, 18Marsh, Henry, 8May, Thomas, 17Maynard, 15Merchant, Mrs, 9Millard, F., 5Miller, Thomas, 15Mills, Williams and Co., 3Milton, 16Mollard, John, 19Moore, 6Morland, Mr, 13Mortimer, 2, 13, 20Moscrop, William, 10Moth, William, 2

Nalder, Mrs, 12New, 3New Bracknall, 18New Windsor, 21, 23Newbury, 2–6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17–22Nickerly, B., 17Nield, Mrs, 8Nightingale, 5Nightingale, Mr, 12North Court, 13North, John, 15

Old Windsor, 11, 22Owen, Mr, 19Oxford, 4, 19, 23

Packer, Mr, 7Paine, J., 8Painter, Mr, 3Palmer, Miss, 8Pangbourn, 3Payn, 11, 12, 18Payn and Ward, 2Pennant, 8Pennington, Miss, 10Pile, James, 2Pinder, Mr, 6Pinder, William, 22Pocock, Sir Isaac, 12Poole, Mrs, 4Poulton, Charles, 6Powney, Lt Colonel, 20Proctor, G., 5

Reading, 2–10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20–23Rickman, Joseph, 8Riley, 15Roach, Mrs, 23Roberts, John, 21Roberts, Rev Mr, 22Robinson, Charles, 10Robinson, Mrs, 10, 12

Robinson, Rev Mr, 10Rokeby, Lord, 10Ruby, 17Ruscombe, 19

Saunders, Richard, 22Seymour, Edmund, 2Shaw, 18Sheldon, William, 10Shellingford, 23Sherman, Mr, 3Shinfield, 12Silchester, 3, 13, 17Simonds, Mr, 22Sindlesham, 22Slanford, Robert, 19Slough, 4Smallbones, Mr, 17Smith, 11Smith, Elizabeth, 21Smith, James, 13Smith, Mr, 12, 14, 16Sonning, 10Southampton, 9Spalding, Miss S, 9Sparsholt, 15Speenhamland, 7, 15Stanford in the Vale, 6Stevens, Mr William, 9Stevens, William, 13Stokenchurch, 9Stokes, Joseph, 3Stone, Mr R., 12Stone, Mrs, 8Stone, R., 4Stratfield Saye, 5, 22Streatley, 2Street, Mr, 22Stroud, Miss H., 6Stroud, Mr, 6, 11, 13–15Sulhamstead Bannister, 18Summers, Elizabeth, 23Sunninghill, 16

Tagg, Henry, 11, 12, 14Taylor, John, 23Taylor, Mr, 18Thatcham, 2, 7, 15, 17Theale, 19Tilehurst, 23Tomkins, Mr, 5Toomer, Samuel, 4Townsend, Mr, 14Treadway, F., 3Truss, Mr, 7Tubb, John, 22Tubb, Mrs, 5Tubb, Richard, 22Tubb, William, 5




Tubney, 10Tull, Mr, 2Twyford, 4

Ufton, 18

Vansitart, George, 5Vernon, Admiral, 16Vincent, William, 8Viner, Alexander, 19Viner, Mr A., 22Vines, David, 23

Wallace, W., 23Wallingford, 2, 3, 5, 19, 23Wantage, 6, 9, 14, 15, 23Ward, 11, 12, 18Ward, William, 2, 19Warfield, 17Warwick, Levi, 8Waugh, Mr, 20Webb, John, 2Webb, Mrs, 2Westbrook, Richard, 7Westbrook, Stephen, 7Wharton, G., 23Wheeler, Mr, 5Wheeler, Mr John, 7White, John, 22White, Samuel, 22Whitfield, Mr, 23Wicks, John, 22Wicks, Thomas, 15Wilkinson, John, 11Williams, Mr, 4, 9, 18Willis, Isaac, 19Willock, Mr, 23Wilson, Stephen, 11Windsor, 5, 6, 8, 11–14, 16, 19, 23Winter, 15Wokingham, 2, 3, 9, 11, 22Woodroffe, Mr Lawrence, 15Woodruffe, Mr B., 5Wooley, 7Woolhampton, 9Wyatt, Miss Rachel, 9Wyles, Richard, 5

Yate, Mr Oldfeld, 9Yattendon, 11


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