Item
[See HO 17/3/14].
Catalogue reference: HO 17/16/46
Date: [1828]
[See HO 17/3/14].
Item
1 individual petition (William Webb, of Chester Place, Bethnal Green [Middlesex],...
Catalogue reference: HO 17/71/120
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- [1839]
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1 individual petition (William Webb, of Chester Place, Bethnal Green [Middlesex], prisoner's father, undersigned by 25 people from Bethnal Green including the prosecutor [addresses given]) on behalf of William Webb, 18 years, convicted at the Old Bailey Session in December 1838, for larceny - stealing a pair of boots, property of Henry Worms. There is also a gaoler's report stating 'in prison before'. Grounds for clemency: youth - 18 years, previous good character, first offence, petitioner's wife died 4 years ago leaving him with 3 children and he has just been informed of his son's convicted. Initial sentence: 7 years transportation, held on board Fortitude hulk. Annotated: nil, 23 March 1839. MZ34
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HO 17
Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I
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