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Depositions of James Turner, blacksmith of Studham and the statement of the accused. In the case of Joseph Butterfield accused of stealing iron goods.

17 December 1852

From: 1852 To: 1853

James Turner: the witness Charles Willis came to him offering him some old iron. Willis would not say where he got it from but Turner said him 5 pence for it. On examining the iron he found 4 of the horse shoes, 2 hooks, a loop, a wood screw and a piece of chain, all of which belonged to him. Statement of the accused: he had picked up pieces of iron at various times.

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Butterfield, Joseph,
Turner, James,
Willis, Charles

STUDHAM, stealing, iron merchant, blacksmith