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Day by Day 1788

Monday, 7th July

Weather

Clear

Wind: Light & variable E

Temperature: 70 F

Barometer:

Events

DEATHS

Thomas Baker, convict, transported on the Charlotte.

Captains Collins and Hunter sit as magistrates. William Boggis, convict, is convicted of the attempted rape of Lydia Munro and sentenced to 100 lashes. John Owen was convicted of aiding and assisting in the attempted rape and was sentenced to 20 lashes.

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