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Folios 173-176. Letter from Mr Harvey, Moretonhampstead, Devon, concerning the murder...

Catalogue reference: HO 64/5/59

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This record is about the Folios 173-176. Letter from Mr Harvey, Moretonhampstead, Devon, concerning the murder... dating from 1835 July 22 in the series Home Office: Criminal (Rewards and Pardons) Correspondence and Secret Service Reports. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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HO 64/5/59
Date
1835 July 22
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Folios 173-176. Letter from Mr Harvey, Moretonhampstead, Devon, concerning the murder and robbery of Jonathan May, Sowton Barton, Dunsford, Devon, on 16 July 1835. He states that the inquest has returned a verdict of 'wilful murder against some persons or persons unknown', and that six suspects are in custody. The parishioners have offered a reward of £100 and they ask the government to offer a further reward and pardon to any accomplice giving information. Enclosed are the recommendations of the coroner and jurors for this case, signed with 25 signatures. Further enclosed is a £100 reward handbill.

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English
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