Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1812 edition. Excerpt: ... Severe blow from Morris, while defending himself from the other two. . * As soon as Gulley came to town, the heroes met, and the following agreement was entered into: "London, December 22, 18Q7. "Major Morgan, on the part of Gregson, and Mr. Jackson, on the part of Gulley, agree to deposit 50 guineas each this day, and a further deposit of 50 guineas on the 1st of March, 1808, or forfeit the first 50 guineas; and on the Monday following the Craven meeting, the remainder of the stakes to be made good by the contracting parties, or the 100 guineas to be also forfeited; and that the Hon. Berkeley Craven be requested to hold the stakes on the day of battle. Conditions of the Battle. 1st. The battle to take place on the Tuesday following the first Spring Meeting, between the hours of ten and twelve A. M. 2d. To fight in a roped square of 40 feet. 3d. Neither to fair without a knock-down blow. subject to the decision of the umpires. 4th. Three umpires to be chosen upon the ground viz. two, and one in reference. Signed Charles Morgan, John Jackson." . Gregson went immediately into training under Men doza, at the Load of Hay, on the Hampstead road. On Tuesday, February 9, 1808, a battle was fough at Epping-forest, between Dogherty and young Crib who was again beat. In the course of this month a match was made be tween Dogherty, the successful opponent of young Crib, and Tom Belcher, to he fought in a month. Bets five to four on Tom. A match was also made between Horton, who beat young Crib, at Bristol, (see page 294), and Tom Crib, fox 100 guineas, 10 forfeit, to be fought in the same ring as Gulley and Gregson contend in. Betting even. Horton had been for some time exhibiting sparring, in company with Pearce, the Game Chicken, in the..."
