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Depositions of Thomas Harris, farmer of Shelton, and William Walker, police constable of Dean. In the case of Ann Atkins, accused of stealing a pound of figs, a pound of butter and several other items, property of her master.

5 May 1851

From: 1851 To: 1851

Thomas Harris: Ann Atkins was his domestic servant. He had suspicions so called the policeman, who searched Atkins boxes in her room. It was 30 April and she was due to go home to her brother's wedding. Walker, the police constable, brought to him several items he had found in the prisoners boxes. These were: 2 pieces of butter, 10 eggs, figs, some currants, loaf sugar, ground ginger, mixed tea and a small bottle of brandy. Harris identified these items as his. William Walker: a rural policeman. He was approached by Mr Harris, on 30 April. He went to Mr Harris's house and took Atkins into custody. Walker searched her boxes accompanied by the prisoners. He found; 2 pieces of butter, 10 eggs, figs, some currants, loaf sugar, ground ginger, mixed tea and a small bottle of brandy. Harris identified these items as his. Thomas Harris was bound to the sum of £40 to prosecute and give evidence on this charge. William Walker was bound £20 to give evidence on the same charge.

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Atkins, Ann,
Harris, Thomas,
Walker, William

SHELTON, DEAN, stealing, figs, butter