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Prisoner name(s): William Glover. Court and date of trial: Old Bailey Sessions....

Catalogue reference: HO 17/30/164

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This record is about the Prisoner name(s): William Glover. Court and date of trial: Old Bailey Sessions.... dating from [1827] in the series Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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Reference
HO 17/30/164
Date
[1827]
Description

Prisoner name(s): William Glover.

Court and date of trial: Old Bailey Sessions.

Crime: Stealing lead in January last.

Initial sentence: Seven years transportation.

Petitioner(s): Four people of Rosemary Lane area.

Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): Convict is innocent; led astray by others while drinking in a public house; wife and mother distressed; previously truthful and virtuous; he wishes to restore his former good character.

Other papers: A letter from John Glover, father supporting petition.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Dm 31
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C14463101/

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HO 17

Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I

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Prisoner name(s): William Glover. Court and date of trial: Old Bailey Sessions....

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