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Prisoner name(s): William Cook. Prisoner occupation: Mariner. Court and date of trial:...

Catalogue reference: HO 17/16/62

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HO 17/16/62
Date
1829 Jun 1
Description

Prisoner name(s): William Cook.

Prisoner occupation: Mariner.

Court and date of trial: [Not given].

Crime: Non-payment of a penalty of £100 imposed for an offence against the Excise Laws (smuggling a keg of brandy into the country on 20 March 1829).

Initial sentence: Imprisonment [until the fine is paid].

Annotated (Outcome): 'Nil June 9'

Petitioner(s): William Cook (the convict).

Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): He cannot pay the fine. He was ordered by the officer of the vessel to take the keg ashore. He had no interest in the article. He has a wife and three children dependent upon him. His previous good character.

Other papers: Letter from William Rees [MP] transmitting and recommending the petition to the Home Department.

Additional Information: Held in Clerkenwell New Prison.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Bo 12
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C14455964/

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Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I

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