The originals of these records are held by the National Archives (formerly Public Record Office), Kew, Surrey, UK.
[Transcription of original document held by the Public Record Office, Kew, Surrey, England. The original was written on velum and could not therefore be photocopied. The document was pre-printed, with spaces left for filling in appropriate details. All those words and phrases filled in by hand are shown in italics. Transcribed by Jennifer Self April 1997]
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John Hunt Godwin
Hannah Earl
James Humphries
William James Ferris
John Woodman
Robert Price
Six sworn in court
[signed] J Reynolds
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Wilts - The Jurors for Our Lord the King upon their oath present that Thomas Selfe late of the Parish of Bradford in the County of Wilts labourer third day of November in the second year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the fourth by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland King Defender of the Faith about the hour of one in the night of the same day with force and arms at the Parish aforesaid in the County aforesaid the Dwelling House of John Hunt Godwin there situate feloniously and burglariously did break and enter with intent the Goods and chattels of the said John Hunt Godwin in the same Dwelling House then and there being then and there feloniously and burglariously to steal and take and carry away and then and there with force and arms one pair of boots of the value of three shillings and one pair of spurs of the value of six pence of the goods and chattels of the said John Hunt Godwin in the same Dwelling House then and there being found then and there feloniously and burglariously did steal take and carry away against the peace of our said Lord the King his Crown and Dignity.
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| Wilts......... Recognd to Prosecute & give Evidence
against 43. John Hunt Godwin 44. Robert Price } Ind.d 45. Wm Jas Ferris 46. Jas Humphries } Thomas Self 47. John Woodman }
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| Reprieved Thomas Selfe. Attainted of Burglary, Let them be severally hanged by the neck until they are dead |
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Wilts Lent Circuit 1822 contd.???? Guilty No Goods. Burglary DM John Hunt Godwin at Bradford on 3rd Nov last abt. 1 To be hanged - Thomas Selfe } at night with intent to steal & ?? 1 pair of boots @ 3/- & o Goods his ppty therein.
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