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Folios 341-342: Peter Rothe, Newcastle upon Tyne. Account of violent mob actions...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/2396/152

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This record is about the Folios 341-342: Peter Rothe, Newcastle upon Tyne. Account of violent mob actions... dating from 1793 Mar 20 in the series Admiralty, and Ministry of Defence, Navy Department: Correspondence and Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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ADM 1/2396/152
Date
1793 Mar 20
Description

Folios 341-342: Peter Rothe, Newcastle upon Tyne. Account of violent mob actions against the press gang in Shields. Request sent to Lieutenant Colonel Macdowall at the barracks in Tynemouth to provide military assistance. One of the Shields press gang violently assaulted. Similar violent scenes at Lieutenant Wren's rendezvous at North Shields. The Militia called out to prevent similar disturbances in Newcastle.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap R164
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Open on Transfer
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Open Document, Open Description
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