On Wednesday an old tiler, who resided at Ongar, in Essex, died of the prevailing epidemic, leaving £7,000 in cash and notes, and a similar amount invested in the Bank of England. The deceased lived in the most
penurious manner, and during his illness would neither have a fire in his room nor apply for medical advice, for fear of the expense.
On examining the boxes and drawers in his house the money and documents were found to amount to £14,000. The notes were discovered hidden between the leaves of books, and in some bags were penny pieces and farthings, to the amount of £30, which must have been hoarded up for many years.
A will was also found, bequeathing the whole of his immense treasure to his relatives, about 12 in number. His niece, who was his greatest favourite, displeased him by marrying a second time, and he has not left her a shilling, but has bequeathed £1000 to each of her four children.