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Letter from John William Rose, Recorder of London, concerning Thomas Chafey and his...

Catalogue reference: HO 47/9/58

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This record is about the Letter from John William Rose, Recorder of London, concerning Thomas Chafey and his... dating from 1789 Sept 21 in the series Home Office: Judges' Reports on Criminals. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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HO 47/9/58
Date
1789 Sept 21
Description

Letter from John William Rose, Recorder of London, concerning Thomas Chafey and his imminent execution. He requests that the execution is staid until the King's pleasure is known regarding statute 4 Geo 1 Chapter 11 which empowers the court to order the offender to be transported, when the King has extended his mercy on condition of transportation, whether or not he chooses to accept the King's pardon. Other points of law surrounding this issue are also questioned. Folios 198-199. See also HO 47/9/51, folios 184-185.

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See also HO 47/9/51, folios 184-185.

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The National Archives, Kew
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Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
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https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9003031/

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Home Office: Judges' Reports on Criminals

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