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Armed Burglary at Vicar’s house – 30 Guineas Reward

Leeds intelligencer January 4, 1796

30 Guineas Reward

Darfield December 28  1795

Whereas in the Night of the 29th instant, the Rectory House at Darfield, near Doncaster, was burglariously attempted, by two or more villains, armed with pistols.

Notice is hereby given,

that if any of the Offenders will discover his accomplice or accomplices he shall on conviction received a reward of 20 guineas, from the Rev Henry Cooke, of Darfield aforesaid; and a further reward of 10 guineas, from the Society for the prevention of felons in that neighbourhood