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Report of John William Rose, Recorder of London, on Edward Anderson, seaman, convicted...

Catalogue reference: HO 47/12/39

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This record is about the Report of John William Rose, Recorder of London, on Edward Anderson, seaman, convicted... dating from 1790 July 26 in the series Home Office: Judges' Reports on Criminals. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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HO 47/12/39
Date
1790 July 26
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Report of John William Rose, Recorder of London, on Edward Anderson, seaman, convicted at the Old Bailey in April 1787, for stealing a smock-frock and woollen jacket, value 8/-, property of John Edwards, salesman. Evidences supplied by John Edwards, Mary Hargest, George Edwards and the prisoner. Grounds for clemency: had claimed innocence, the theft did not involve any violence and he had already served 3 years ('Public Justice' has already been served). Initial sentence: 7 years transportation. Recommendation: to enlist in HM. Navy.

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Folios 157-158.

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The National Archives, Kew
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Language
English
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Open Document, Open Description
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