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Folios 56-57. Information of Sarah Gaylard against against James Dowdell, 'Romish'...

Catalogue reference: SP 36/78/1/56

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This record is about the Folios 56-57. Information of Sarah Gaylard against against James Dowdell, 'Romish'... dating from 1745 Dec 24 in the series Secretaries of State: State Papers Domestic, George II. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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SP 36/78/1/56
Date
1745 Dec 24
Description

Folios 56-57. Information of Sarah Gaylard against against James Dowdell, 'Romish' [Catholic] priest. He receives correspondence from 'Pretender's Party' [Jacobites], and translates letters from abroad. Spoke about Pretender's son's [Charles Edward Stuart's] plans; Kelly will be Lord Chancellor and Russel, non-juring clergyman, will be Bishop of London. Dowdell regularly drank the Pretender's health. He conceals documents at house of Mrs Brett, pamphlet seller in the Strand [London, Middlesex]. Taken before Thomas Waite. Dated at Westminster [Middlesex].

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Folios 62-63
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Public Record(s)
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Open Document, Open Description
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