Item
[See HO 17/3/14].
Catalogue reference: HO 17/16/46
Date: [1828]
[See HO 17/3/14].
Item
Prisoner name: William Smale. Prisoner age: 21. Court and date of trial: Central...
Catalogue reference: HO 17/101/73
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1838
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Prisoner name: William Smale.
Prisoner age: 21.
Court and date of trial: Central Criminal Court held on 2 April 1838.
Crime: Larceny - stealing trunks with their contents, the property of Colonel Wilson from a waggon on the Romford Turnpike Road.
Initial sentence: Seven years transportation.
Gaoler's report: Character not known.
Annotated (Outcome): Nil.
Petitioner(s): Three petitions from prisoner; one signed by 14 inhabitants and householders, second signed by 10 others; and third signed by five inhabitants and householders.
Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): Unaware items had been stolen; led astray by others; first offence; family dependent on his wages; good character; prosecutor recommends mercy; good conduct on hulk.
Additional Information: York hulk. Newgate Gaol.
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- Sy 22
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Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I
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