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Folios 204-206. Letter from Edward Cornford, Solicitor, Brighton, Sussex, enclosing...

Catalogue reference: HO 64/5/73

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This record is about the Folios 204-206. Letter from Edward Cornford, Solicitor, Brighton, Sussex, enclosing... dating from 1835 Sept 12 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 64/5/73
Date
1835 Sept 12
Description

Folios 204-206. Letter from Edward Cornford, Solicitor, Brighton, Sussex, enclosing a reward handbill concerning two incendiary fires, both on farm premises belonging to William Borrer, a member of the Board of Guardians for Henfield, Sussex. The first fire occurred at his farm premises in Albourne, and the second fire at his farm premises situated on 'Browns Land', Henfield. Borrer promises a reward of £100 and asks the government to offer a further reward and to dispatch a police officer to investigate.

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The National Archives, Kew
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Language
English
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