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[See HO 17/3/14].
Catalogue reference: HO 17/16/46
Date: [1828]
[See HO 17/3/14].
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Prisoner name: William Gardener. Prisoner age: 22. Prisoner occupation: Painter and...
Catalogue reference: HO 17/99/76
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- [1833 Mar]-1833 Sept
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Prisoner name: William Gardener.
Prisoner age: 22.
Prisoner occupation: Painter and glazier.
Court and date of trial: Surrey Adjourned Quarter Sessions, Newington, February 1833.
Crime: Stealing two shillings and sixpence from the person of Frederick William Fielding.
Initial sentence: Transportation for life.
Gaoler's report: Character etc bad. In prison before.
Annotated (Outcome): Send abroad.
Petitioner(s): Two petitions from Richard King Gardener of 14 Bedford Street, Locks Fields, Walworth, Surrey, painter and glazier, the prisoner's father, the first undersigned by F W Fielding, the prosecutor, and 57 people.
Richard and Charlotte Gardener, the prisoner's parents.
Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): Respectable family; led astray by others; prosecutor recommends mercy; would be re-employed if released; first offence.
Other papers: Letter from James Gardiner of 4 Staverton Row, Walworth Road, forwarding petition.
Additional Information: Prisoner held on board York hulk, Portsmouth.
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- Sr 10
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Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I
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