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Prisoner name(s): Mary Bows ( or Mary Bause). Prisoner age: 42. Prisoner occupation:...

Catalogue reference: HO 17/26/52

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HO 17/26/52
Date
1829
Description

Prisoner name(s): Mary Bows ( or Mary Bause).

Prisoner age: 42.

Prisoner occupation: Charwoman of Richard Hinkston's wife for six weeks.

Court and date of trial: Westminster June Sessions in 1829.

Crime: Stealing a sheet worth 3/6d. Illegally pawning articles the property of Richard Hinkston.

Initial sentence: Seven years transportation.

Gaoler's report: 'Not known here - married.'

Annotated (Outcome): Nil.

Petitioner(s): Richard Hinkston (prosecutor/employer) of 18 Great May's Buildings, [Saint Martin's Lane, Middlesex].

Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): The prisoner has never before committed an offence; the stolen goods were of little worth; the intended to restore the items by redeeming them from pledge; the prisoner was tried so swiftly that the petitioner had not time to bring character witnesses; credible persons can vouch for the integrity and sobriety of the prisoner.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Co 2
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C14456111/

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Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I

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