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Prisoner name(s): George Mitchell. Prisoner age: 27. Prisoner occupation: Gardener....

Catalogue reference: HO 17/16/39

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HO 17/16/39
Date
1828
Description

Prisoner name(s): George Mitchell.

Prisoner age: 27.

Prisoner occupation: Gardener.

Court and date of trial: Old Bailey, February 1828.

Crime: Housebreaking; in the dwellinghouse of John Wilson of Marchmont Street [Camden, Middlesex].

Initial sentence: Death recorded and commuted to transportation for life.

Gaoler's report: 'Orderly and quiet'.

Annotated (Outcome): 'Nil May 2 1828'.

Petitioner(s): George Mitchell (the convict) undersigned by John Wilson (prosecutor) and James Pringle (former employer) with six inhabitants of [Camden].

Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): Previous good character; innocent of the crime, only receiving unknowingly the stolen goods from his brother.

Additional Information: He was convicted with William Mitchell (his brother) who was also transported for life.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Bn 39
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C14455941/

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