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BEP(F.764.029
20 Aug 1764:21 (1511)
London, June 12. [Michael Sampson, forgerer, sentenced to
death, reprieved by the King; 2d para.:] A gentleman
(perhaps rather too jocosely) observing to Capt. Sampson on
Monday last (the day of his respite) that the bells were
ringing for his delivery, the unfortunate young gentleman
very pertinently returned. If their ringing on my birth-day
will be a proof of their ringing on my account, they may
indeed, be then said to ring for me; for his Majesty's
birth-day will henceforward be mine. My King has this day
most graciously given me life and from this day only can I
date the hour of my birth; and from this area, I trust, no
act of mine will disgrace so merciful a Father.". . . [1
more para]
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