Mr. John Lake’s servant and one child saved.
A brother of B. P. Burton’s.
A young woman named Cook, living in Bow 65.
Harriett Hunnibal, Row 110.
Caroline Roberts was standing quite at the foot of the Bridge, and escaped without going into the water.
John Watts, aged 16, and three brothers were saved.
Tresor Steward, aged 12, Priory.
Hannah Watering, aged 8, Priory.
It was noted that the handbill issued by Nelson, the Clown, was prefaced by this extraordinary motto, “Is it to be a benefit, ‘or not?’ that is the question.” And in another part of it, it is stated, “Mr. Wm. Cooke will appear in a dying scene’”
May 17th.—In reply to a memorial from the Town Council, the Government had directed Mr. Jas. Walker, C.I., to attend at Yarmouth and examine the wreck of the Suspension Bridge.