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Prisoner name: Thomas William Rede. Court and date of trial: Hampshire Assizes 1803....

Catalogue reference: HO 17/123/70

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HO 17/123/70
Date
1830 July 26
Description

Prisoner name: Thomas William Rede.

Court and date of trial: Hampshire Assizes 1803.

Crime: Embezzlement of the King's stores; neglect and inattention to duty.

Initial sentence: Transportation for seven years.

Annotated (Outcome): If the family confirm that he would be no danger on his return - I do not know what more can be said. A pardon ought not to be granted - recommendation would imply his total innocence.

Petitioner(s): Anne Rede prisoner's wife.

Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): Innocent of charge; long naval service; has lived in exile for seven years; family dependants.

Other papers: Letter forwarding petition from W Hayton.

Additional Information: Escaped from hulks after a month.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Yo 20
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Public Record(s)
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Open Document, Open Description
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