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Part 2, Folio 29. To King George II. Petition on behalf of James Thacker, midshipman,...

Catalogue reference: SP 35/67/104

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SP 35/67/104
Date
[c 1742 May 13 - 1742 May 29]
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Part 2, Folio 29. To King George II.

Petition on behalf of James Thacker, midshipman, that while pressing seamen at Yarmouth 'he being obstructed in the execution of his office, and in his own defence, had the misfortune to kill one of the obstructers and is now under sentence of death for the murder' and praying for a pardon. 11 signatures. [Note convicted 12 May 1742 respited to 8 June 1742].

Related material

See SP 36/58/246 SP 36/58/246

See SP 36/62/271 SP 36/62/271

See SP 36/58 SP 36/58

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English
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Open Document, Open Description
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