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Folio 170. Petitions. Criminals. Petitions in favour of criminals and from criminals...

Catalogue reference: SP 36/17/170

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This record is about the Folio 170. Petitions. Criminals. Petitions in favour of criminals and from criminals... dating from 1730 Feb 28. in the series Secretaries of State: State Papers Domestic, George II. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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SP 36/17/170
Date
1730 Feb 28.
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Folio 170. Petitions. Criminals. Petitions in favour of criminals and from criminals convicted. From whom: The criminals Name of convicts: James. Mordecas and Tweed, William Crime: Felony Sentence: Death, but pardoned Where tried or confined: Newgate Object of petition: To be discharged without fees A note from Sir W. Thompson to Delafaye, written on the back, states that the petitioners have stated their case wrongly and want a warrant for a pardon and to be bailed to plead it. If it could be granted today they may be discharged this evening. If not they must stay till next sessions.

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