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Prisoner name(s): William Mitchell. Prisoner age: 34. Court and date of trial:...

Catalogue reference: HO 17/16/40

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HO 17/16/40
Date
1828 [May]
Description

Prisoner name(s): William Mitchell.

Prisoner age: 34.

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): William Mitchell (the convict) undersigned by four inhabitants of Judd Street [Camden].

Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): His previous good character; his confessed guilt; his wife and child [are dependent upon him].

Additional Information: Convicted with George Mitchell (his brother) who was also transported for life.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Bn 40
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C14455942/

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