| Description | The King v. George Taylor and others in the King's Bench, concerning a riot. a. Copy of the information by the Coroner and King's Attorney. On 12th January, 1810, George Taylor,labourer, Alexander McGregor, labourer, John Evans, labourer, and others riotously assembled in the streets of the City, assaulted Thomas Norris and broke down three doors of the theatre. 2ff. b.&c. Brief for the defendants, including copies of court order and affidavits. The song 'The Glorious sixth of May' was composed to commemorate John Egerton's election as M.P. in 1807. It was sung at the theatre on 3rd January, when a 'hired mob from Eaton' acting in the Grosvenor interest caused a riot. It was to be sung at a second concert on 12th January, when a more serious riot took place between the supporters of Egerton and those of Grosvenor. The theatre doors were broken down before the performance. Note: George Taylor keeps the Grosvnor Arms Inn at Eccleston and is Clerk to Mr. Whitbym head steward to Earl Grosvenor. Alexander McGregor, who aided Taylor, is surveyor of some of the works at Eaton Hall. 25ff. & 26ff. 2 copies. d. Draft affidavits of the defendants with counsel's observations.McGregor says that he and others are in the employ of Mr. Webb in laying out the grounds at Eaton Hall 3ff. e. Rough notes re affidavits. 2ff. f. Rough draft of affidavit of George Taylor of Eccleston, clerk to Timothy Whitby, esq. 4ff. g. Rough draft of affidavit of Alexander McGregor,Surveyor of the Works at Eaton. 5ff. h. Rough draft affidavit of James Okell of Chester,surgeon, that it would be dangerous for John Evans to travel to London, 1f. i.- x. 28th April,1810 - 9th February, 1811. Letters to John Finchett relating to this case added here from miscellaneous debris in side-strong-room. y. 31st January, 1810. Letter addressed to Mr. Richards re the case. z. Brief for the defendants, with affidavits sworn 6th February, 1810.y and z also added from the misellanea |