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Prisoner name(s): John Smith. Prisoner age: 18. Prisoner occupation: Employed...

Catalogue reference: HO 17/30/138

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HO 17/30/138
Date
1826 - 1827
Description

Prisoner name(s): John Smith.

Prisoner age: 18.

Prisoner occupation: Employed by a colourman and a bricklayer.

Court and date of trial: Old Bailey Sessions 1826.

Crime: Stealing in a dwelling house - two lamps from the house of Mr E H Penny of Aldersgate Street, London.

Initial sentence: Death.

Annotated (Outcome): Considered at Report in Council 16 March 1827.

Petitioner(s): Prisoner and nine signatories and character references.

Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): Prisoner lost his father aged ten and had to fend for himself; being out of work was tempted into crime; mother distressed; he is very sorry for his crime; is determined to reform if released.

Additional Information: In Newgate Gaol.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Dm 5
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C14463075/

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Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I

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