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1 individual petition (prisoner) and 1 collective petition with occupations (41 inhabitants...

Catalogue reference: HO 17/4/130

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Reference
HO 17/4/130
Date
1835
Description

1 individual petition (prisoner) and 1 collective petition with occupations (41 inhabitants of Wells [Somerset]) on behalf of John Gould convicted at the Somerset Quarter Sessions at Wells in January 1835 for stealing ducks belonging to John Jerrard and John Perry. Gaoler's report: character believed to be good, married 2 children. Grounds for clemency: wife and 2 children to support, previous good character, led into crime by others which now regrets. Initial sentence: 7 years transportation. Annotated: 2 years in penitentiary 'not a heavy offence'. AV 39

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The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
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HO 17

Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I

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