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Report of John William Rose, Recorder of London, on Daniel Hands, convicted for receiving...

Catalogue reference: HO 47/9/44

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This record is about the Report of John William Rose, Recorder of London, on Daniel Hands, convicted for receiving... dating from 1789 Sept 1 in the series Home Office: Judges' Reports on Criminals. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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HO 47/9/44
Date
1789 Sept 1
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Report of John William Rose, Recorder of London, on Daniel Hands, convicted for receiving 4 bushels of coals knowing them to be stolen. The prisoner confessed to 'Officer' Armstrong as he was travelling to gaol in the coach. Evidences supplied by Armstrong and Trevet, Trevet, despite also having received coals, and later hanged himself. Grounds for clemency: prisoner lived in habits of industry and it was his first offence. Initial sentence: not given. Recommendation: to transport himself and arrange security for the term of 14 years. A note added to the report by Grenville, dated 16 September 1789, states that he sees no reason to comply with this recommendation or mitigate the sentence passed by Baron Perryn. Folios 155-156. See also HO 47/9/53, folios 189-191

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See also HO 47/9/53, folios 189-191

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