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Freeman’s Journal
Thursday, 14 Aug 1851, Page 3

THE THRANDESTON MURDER. - John Mickleburgh was brought to the Ipswich county gaol on Monday week. Since that period he has so far carried out his avowed intention of starving himself, that he has not taken three ounces of food: he has lived entirely on liquids, such as coffee and tea. We understand he will this day have an interview with his wife, and write his will. After this he declares that nothing should induce him to partake of any kind of nourishment, and that he will never disgrace his family by having it said that he was hanged in front of the gaol. We have heard that the authorities have remonstrated with him, and that should he obstinately persist in his intention efforts will be made to force him to partake of sustenance. - Ipswich Express.



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