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Forgery
Date: 19th century-20th centuryReference: MS.5755/3Part of: Papyri- Books
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Forgery detected. By which is evinced how groundless are all the calumnies cast upon the editor, in a pamphlet published under the name of Arthur Dobbs, Esq; By Capt. Christopher Middleton, late Commander of his Majesty's Ship, Furnace, when sent upon the Search of a North-West Passage to the Western American Ocean.
Middleton, Christopher, -1770.Date: M.DCC.XLV. [1745]- Books
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Forgery unmasked; or, genuine memoirs of the two unfortunate brothers, Rob. and Daniel Perreau, and Mrs. Rudd. Containing, a number of curious and interesting particulars, and many Anecdotes relative to the Forgeries of Messrs. Perreaus; with suitable Remarks, &c. &c. Together with a full and circumstantial account of their examinations before Sir John Fielding, and the other magistrates; the Declarations made by Mrs. Rudd; and her Case, as communicated by Herself. Never before published. Illustrated with a New and Beautiful Engraving of Mr. Dan. Perreau in the Act of threatening to Murder Mrs. Rudd, unless she would Sign the Fatal Bond.
Fielding, John, Sir, 1721-1780.Date: [1775?]- Books
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A reply to Mr. Dobbs's answer to a pamphlet, entitled, Forgery detected. By Christopher Middleton, Esq.
Middleton, Christopher, -1770.Date: 1745- Books
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The trial of John Taylor, For Forgery, before The Hon. Mr. Baron Hotham. At Chelmsford assizes, On Friday, the 7th of March, 1800. Taken in short hand.
Taylor, John, Cornmerchant, of Harlow.Date: 1800