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Folios 89-90. Petition of George Watson for mercy having been capitally convicted...

Catalogue reference: SP 36/149/1/89

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This record is about the Folios 89-90. Petition of George Watson for mercy having been capitally convicted... dating from 1754 May 30-1754 June 25 in the series Secretaries of State: State Papers Domestic, George II. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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SP 36/149/1/89
Date
1754 May 30-1754 June 25
Description

Folios 89-90. Petition of George Watson for mercy having been capitally convicted at the Old Bailey of forging a bill of exchange on Messieurs Shewell and Finder. A Mr Aldcroft and Robert Bryan are mentioned. [Old Bailey Online gives the trial date as 30 May 1754 and two reprieves on the 31st May and 25 June].

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The National Archives, Kew
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Language
English
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Open Document, Open Description
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Folios 89-90. Petition of George Watson for mercy having been capitally convicted...

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