London Gazette index entry detail

Publication details:

Publication date: 23 Nov 1822.

Issue: 17872.

Page: 1917.

Parish:

Burwash.

Person details:

Name: John Flurry.

Marital Status: Not given.

Notes:

Whitehall, November 16, 1822, WHEREAS it hath been humbly represented unto the King, that, in the night of Sunday the 10th instant, some evil-disposed person or persons did wilfully and maliciously set fire to a barn, containing a considerable quantity of corn, grain, and hay, the property of Mr. John Flurry, situate near to the town or village of Burwash, in the county of Sussex, whereby the said barn, with the lodges and buildings adjoining, were burnt down, and destroyed; His Majesty, for the better apprehending and bringing to justice the persons concerned in the felony above mentioned, is hereby pleased to promise his most gracious pardon to any one of them (except the, person who actually set the said barn on fire) who shall discover his accomplice or accomplices therein, so that, he, she, or they may be apprehended and convicted thereof. ROBERT PEEL. And, as a further encouragement, a reward of FIFTY POUNDS is hereby offered by the said John Flurry, to any person (except as aforesaid) who shall discover the said offender or offenders, so that he, she, or they may be apprehended and convicted of the said offence.

Batch:

GAZ_London-Gazette-01.csv.

Transcribed by:

Michael Metcalfe.

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