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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 Cooke. Prisoner age: 20. Prisoner occupation: Employee of...
Catalogue reference: HO 17/117/173
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- [1828]
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Prisoner name: William Cooke.
Prisoner age: 20.
Prisoner occupation: Employee of Messrs Smith and Timmell bullion dealers of Piccadilly [London].
Court and date of trial: Old Bailey September Sessions 1827.
Crime: Embezzling two sovereigns from his employers.
Initial sentence: Transportation for 14 years.
Gaoler's report: Conduct orderly.
Annotated (Outcome): Nil February 22 1828.
Petitioner(s): Prisoner and 6 signatories.
Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): Lost the money when out paying bill; recommended to mercy his employer; respectable connections; previous good character.
Other papers: Letter forwarding petition from R Pemberton.
Additional Information: On board Dolphin no 2.
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- Xm 22
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HO 17
Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I
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