Whereas on Friday, the 8th. instant, between the hours of seven and eight o'clock in the evening, two ruffians ... rushed into the dwelling-house of Sir William Yea, ... at Pyrland, near Taunton, in Somersetshire, and ... first knocked down Sir William's son, and then Sir William: ...
Yea, William,Sir,-1806.
Taunton : printed by J. Poole,
[1788]
Another announcement on this attack was made by Taunton corporation on 23 February: 'Information having been given to the Worshipful Joseph Melhuish, Esqr. mayor, ..'.
Dated at head: Taunton, 9th. Feb. 1788. "̲Sir William Yea offers a reward of one hundred guineas, to be paid on conviction.".
Signed: Will: Yea.
ESTC
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