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[See HO 17/3/14].
Catalogue reference: HO 17/16/46
Date: [1828]
[See HO 17/3/14].
Item
Prisoner name(s): William Robinson. Prisoner occupation: Servant and labourer....
Catalogue reference: HO 17/26/19
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This record is about the Prisoner name(s): William Robinson. Prisoner occupation: Servant and labourer.... dating from 1828 Mar 24 - 1828 Apr 12 in the series Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- 1828 Mar 24 - 1828 Apr 12
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Prisoner name(s): William Robinson.
Prisoner occupation: Servant and labourer.
Court and date of trial: Nottingham Lent Assizes in 1828.
Crime: Stealing a mare.
Initial sentence: [Death] commuted to transportation for life.
Annotated (Outcome): Nil, 17 April 1828.
Petitioner(s): William Robinson (prisoner) of Helpringham, Lincolnshire.
21 inhabitants of Helpringham, Lincoln including the prisoner's former employers John Baxter a churchwarden and Joseph Stemett a farmer.
Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): The grief of the prisoner's wife, five children and near relatives will be greatly alleviated if the prisoner's life is spared; before the crime, the prisoner was considered a man of good character amongst his neighbours; the prisoner's future conduct will make reparation for his violation of God and his country; Helpringham's inhabitants have known the prisoner for a number of years and can attest to his faithfulness and integrity; the prisoner never abused the confidence of his masters or employers; the prisoner is truly penitent and could a useful member of society; in the event of mercy, the prisoner may become a new and better man.
Additional Information: The prisoner is awaiting transportation in Nottingham County Gaol.
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