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Item (folio 144) extracted from HO 47/14/23
Catalogue reference: HO 47/14/23/1
Date: 1792
Item (folio 144) extracted from HO 47/14/23
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Letter from Alan Chambre and Robert Graham (on cases tried before George Bayley)...
Catalogue reference: HO 47/50/44
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- HO 47/50/44
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1812 Dec 11
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Letter from Alan Chambre and Robert Graham (on cases tried before George Bayley) concerning a report by the visiting Magistrates to the House of Correction in Devon regarding convicts whom have been recommended for the Royal Mercy.
John May, 33 years, convicted at the Devon Lent Assizes 1811 of stealing bank notes. Initial sentence: 2 years hard labour.
Daniel Macnamara, 23 years, convicted at the Devon Lent Assizes 1811, of stealing 2 silver watches. Initial sentence: 2 years hard labour.
Shamger Hewitt, 22 years, convicted at the Lammas Assizes 1811 of stealing a bale of cotton. Initial sentence: 2 years hard labour.
William Grant, 40 years, convicted at the Lammas Assizes 1811 of stealing a piece of timber. Initial sentence: 2 years hard labour.
James Hockings, 19 years, convicted at the Lammas Assizes 1811 of stealing 17 guineas. Initial sentence: 2 years hard labour.
Grounds for clemency: good behaviour and exemplary conduct.The Magistrates recommended them to the Royal Mercy, and to be released from further punishment. There is a certificate of good behaviour from Edward Chave, prison chaplain and W Ford, governor. Folios 290-293.
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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- English
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- Open Document, Open Description
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Home Office: Judges' Reports on Criminals
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