Prisoner name(s): Anton Mackenroth (Anthony Mackennot), of 4 Bronti Place East Lane...

Prisoner name(s): Anton Mackenroth (Anthony Mackennot), of 4 Bronti Place East Lane Walworth, London.

Court and date of trial: Old Bailey Sessions January 1816.

Crime: Forgery.

Other papers: A warrant (not dated) stating Mackenroth was acquitted by the Jury on the grounds of insanity but was to be kept in the Gaol of Newgate then removed to a building on the site of Bethlem Hospital on 29 October and discharged into the custody of Mr George Gardiner and Mr Isaacs; he must leave the country in 14 days.

A letter from Edward Thomas Monro MD to Mr Hobhouse stating that M may relapse into insanity if released.

A letter from Doctor Edward Wright of Bethlem Hospital stating that he thinks Mackenroth may relapse if discharged.

Mr Joseph Hume enclosing two notes: Mr Peel will require two sureties of £100 each for Mackenroth quitting the country: second note from the convict enclosing a letter to Fanny his wife stating he is likely to catch a deadly disease from the inmates who are dying in cells near his and hopes for a speedy release.

A letter from Frances Mackenert his wife asking Mr Peel for his release from Bethlem Hospital.

A letter from Dr Monro stating that Mackennot is willing to conform to Mr Peel's directions but wants to know the amount of bail required.

A note from Mrs Mackenroth stating that Mr George Gardiner (her father) and Mr Elias Isaacs will act sign the bond in the penalty of £100 each.

A note from Mrs Mackenroth of Walworth with the name of Nathaniel Magnus watchmaker of Bishopsgate who would act as surety.

A note enclosing a report on Nathan Magnus with the annotation 'I should have thought him a very bad security upon this statement'.

Mrs Mackenroth asking whether Mr Hayman is acceptable as a surety.

Mrs Mackenroth stating that Mr Peel has refused Mr Hayman as one of her husband's sureties and Mackenroth has every intention of leaving the country.

Two notes (undated) from Mrs Mackenroth asking when the sureties may be signed and vouching for her father's and brother's good character.

Dr Monro inquiring how long M will have between his release from the hospital and his quitting the country.

A letter from Mrs Mackenroth to Mr Peel stating the sureties are delaying signing as they wish to know 'at whose expense to go' from Bethlem as he is penniless.

A letter from William Heritage regarding Mr Hayman's financial circumstances.

Mr George Gardiner of Camberwell to Peel deploring the delay over Mackenroth's release.

A note enclosing a report on Nathan Magnus with the annotation 'I should have thought him a very bad security upon this statement'.

The report on Magnus by William Heritage stating he does not think he is competent to give the security required.

A letter from Mrs Mackenroth asking when Mr Magnus may come with a solicitor to prove he is a responsible person (pencil note: 'I will not trouble Mr Magnus to come to Whitehall').

Mrs Mackenroth pleading her case in detail to Peel (12 August 1825).

A letter from Dr Monro supporting M's case with notes from Mr Peel refusing his pleas.

Letter from Mr Peel still asking for the securities but the convict's own is not admissible.

A note from Mr Hobhouse asking Mrs Mackenroth to produce proof of Nathan Magnus' 'considerable funded property'.

A letter from the convict to Mr Peel on the subject of Popery.

A letter from Mr Charles Bourchier to Mr Hobhouse stating that he has given George Gardiner and Nathan Magnus notice that 'their recognisance would be estreated unless Anthony Mackenrote departs in 14 days'.

A printed proposal to publish a 'Treatise on Book-Keeping applicable to the Brewery' by Edward N Hayman.

An official document about Anton Mackenroth seen by the Ambassador of the Low Countries in London 20 September 1825.