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1 individual letter/petition (William, HRH the Duke of Clarence) on behalf of Thomas...

Catalogue reference: HO 47/20/10

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This record is about the 1 individual letter/petition (William, HRH the Duke of Clarence) on behalf of Thomas... dating from 1796 Feb 15 in the series Home Office: Judges' Reports on Criminals. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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HO 47/20/10
Date
1796 Feb 15
Description

1 individual letter/petition (William, HRH the Duke of Clarence) on behalf of Thomas Matthew[?] sentenced to transportation and currently in Newgate prison. The prisoner has been moved from the felon's side due to excellent behaviour, and Lord Kenyon has already signed a petition on the prisoner's behalf. Note on back of petition: 'to be referred immediately to Mr Baldwin + the necessary steps to be taken without delay for ascertain whether the Convict is a proper subject of the King's mercy. N.B. I had not heard of a Petition in the Convict's favour signed by ----- Kenyon or by anyone else until HRH's letter was put into my hands.' Folios 50-51.

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Language
English
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