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Certificate/memorial of Richard Perryn concerning William Stephenson, convicted at...

Catalogue reference: HO 47/3/128

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This record is about the Certificate/memorial of Richard Perryn concerning William Stephenson, convicted at... dating from 1785 Mar 5 in the series Home Office: Judges' Reports on Criminals. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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HO 47/3/128
Date
1785 Mar 5
Description

Certificate/memorial of Richard Perryn concerning William Stephenson, convicted at the Durham Assizes Durham on 3 August 1784[?], for felony and sheep stealing. Grounds for clemency: 'some favourable Circumstances' appeared on his trial. Initial sentence: not given. Recommendation: 2 years hard labour on the River Thames.

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Folios 369-370.

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The National Archives, Kew
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Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
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