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Report/letter of John William Rose, Recorder of London, on George Clear and Elizabeth...

Catalogue reference: HO 47/12/36

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This record is about the Report/letter of John William Rose, Recorder of London, on George Clear and Elizabeth... dating from 1790 July 14 in the series Home Office: Judges' Reports on Criminals. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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HO 47/12/36
Date
1790 July 14
Description

Report/letter of John William Rose, Recorder of London, on George Clear and Elizabeth Clear convicted at the Old Bailey, for (George) stealing goods, value £38, property of William Rogers. Mr Justice Buller and Mr Justice Wilson disagreed with the verdict of the jury and so Rose discharged George Clear after fining him 1/-. Elizabeth Clear was found guilty of receiving the goods and sentenced to 14 years transportation as directed by act of parliament in such cases. Under the circumstances recommends Elizabeth Clear to a free pardon.

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Folios 148-149.

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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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