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Item (folio 144) extracted from HO 47/14/23
Catalogue reference: HO 47/14/23/1
Date: 1792
Item (folio 144) extracted from HO 47/14/23
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Report of James Adair, Recorder of London, on Joseph Slack and John Hindley, convicted...
Catalogue reference: HO 47/7/76
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HO 47/7/76
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Date (When the record was created)
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1788 May 31
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Report of James Adair, Recorder of London, on Joseph Slack and John Hindley, convicted at the Old Bailey:
1. Slack, for grand larceny. Grounds for clemency: had a wife and 6 children, inadequate employment to provide for his family, very reputable witnesses called on his behalf, previous good character and Mr Bloxham, 'The Sheriff', gave a good character to the wife and claimed that if the prisoner was spared transportation he would be able to provide honestly for the family in future. Initial sentence: transportation. Recommendation: 'a milder punishment'.
2. Hindley, apprentice to Samuel Edwards, for stealing 6 brass powder flask mounds, value 6/-, and 3 blankets, value 12/-, property of Samuel Edwards, Grays Inn Lane. Grounds for clemency: none given, the judge believes it would be better for him to be transported. Initial sentence: transportation. Recommendation: no mercy.
There is a report from Mr Justice Rose, who heard the cases, to Adair, detailing his thoughts on the prisoners.
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Related material (A cross-reference to other related records)
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Folios 286-289.
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- The National Archives, Kew
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English
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Open Document, Open Description
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