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Prisoner name: Richard Masgrave (or Musgrove). Prisoner age: 22. Court and date of...
Catalogue reference: HO 17/114/79
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HO 17/114/79
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1833 Mar 16
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Prisoner name: Richard Masgrave (or Musgrove).
Prisoner age: 22.
Court and date of trial: Warwick General Sessions March 1833.
Crime: Stealing in the dwelling house of John Webb.
Initial sentence: Transportation for life.
Gaoler's report: Character etc not known. Ordered to Cumberland.
Annotated (Outcome): Free pardon 25 May 1843.
Petitioner(s): Two petitions from Robert Moore Parkes, Master of the convict and his uncle one with thirteen people vouching for the petitioner.
Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): Convict is an orphan; first offence; father served in army; good character; has served ten years; is thoroughly reformed; has offers of a house and employment if released.
Other papers: Depositions of John Webb, prosecutor and others; letter from Robert Moore Parkes; Sir Eardley Wilmot MP transferring petition.
Additional Information: Tried with John Leather.
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Wr 14
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HO 17
Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I
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