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1 individual petition (convict) on behalf of John Gibbens Adams [John Gibbons Adams],...

Catalogue reference: HO 17/46/148

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This record is about the 1 individual petition (convict) on behalf of John Gibbens Adams [John Gibbons Adams],... dating from 1832 Sept 9 in the series Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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HO 17/46/148
Date
1832 Sept 9
Description

1 individual petition (convict) on behalf of John Gibbens Adams [John Gibbons Adams], 27 years, convicted at the Oxford Quarter Sessions in July 1832, for larceny, property of William Smith of Oxford. There is also a covering letter from Jacob Adams Daventry, convict's father enclosing petition dated 9 September 1832. Gaoler's report: 'character unknown'. Grounds for clemency: first offence, wants to stay in England and serve his sentence, contrition and regret at this actions and has aged and afflicted parents who are in distress. Initial sentence: 7 years transportation, held on Justitia hulk at Woolwich. Annotated: nil - 13 September 1832. GR 26

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The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C10340639/

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HO 17

Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I

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