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Prisoner name: William Camplin. Prisoner age: 36 years. Court and date of trial:...

Catalogue reference: HO 17/96/75

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HO 17/96/75

Date

1837

Description

Prisoner name: William Camplin.

Prisoner age: 36 years.

Court and date of trial: Old Bailey, June 1837.

Crime: Larceny.

Initial sentence: Not guilty on grounds of insanity, to be held at his majesty's pleasure.

Gaoler's report: Harmless.

Annotated (Outcome): Warrants prepared 17 July 1837.

Other papers: List of criminal lunatics in the Gaol at Newgate. Lists only William Camplin.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference

Rx 25

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HO 17

Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I

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