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Folios 104-109. Petiton of Ann Brooks, 19 years old and under sentence of death in...

Catalogue reference: SP 36/128/1/104

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This record is about the Folios 104-109. Petiton of Ann Brooks, 19 years old and under sentence of death in... dating from 1754 Sept 30 in the series Secretaries of State: State Papers Domestic, George II. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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SP 36/128/1/104
Date
1754 Sept 30
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Folios 104-109. Petiton of Ann Brooks, 19 years old and under sentence of death in gaol in Bristol for 'street robbery' involving three shillings and two pence, signed by several people including a Foreman of the Grand Jury; together with a copy of statements supporting the character of the accused from several local residents. Also the report of the Recorder of Bristol, Sir Michael Foster, recommending clemency for ' the inexperienced country girl' on condition of being transported for fourteen years.

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Language
English
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Open Document, Open Description
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