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1 collective petition (4 magistrates from the Isle of Ely) on behalf of James Martineau...

Catalogue reference: HO 17/73/63

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This record is about the 1 collective petition (4 magistrates from the Isle of Ely) on behalf of James Martineau... dating from 1830 Jan 30; 1830 Feb 3 in the series Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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HO 17/73/63
Date
1830 Jan 30; 1830 Feb 3
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1 collective petition (4 magistrates from the Isle of Ely) on behalf of James Martineau convicted at Ely Assizes on 16 August 1828 for assault with intent to commit a rape against Elizabeth Martineau, his daughter. There is a certificate from William Wales, surgeon of the prison, confirming prisoner's poor state of health. Grounds for clemency: prisoner is 78 years old; in such poor health he is unlikely to survive imprisonment. Initial sentence: 2 years imprisonment with hard labour. Annotated: to be discharged 10 February, answered and report prepared 11 February 1830. NO 14

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The National Archives, Kew
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Language
English
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Open Document, Open Description
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https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C11606339/

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Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I

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