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Depositions of James Humphreys, licensed victualler of St.Paul, Bedford and Richard Stennett, Chief Constable of Silver Street, St Paul, Bedford. In the case of George Spencer accused of stealing certain monies.

11 March 1853

From: 1853 To: 1853

Richard Stennett: chief constable of the Borough of Bedford. He was called to the White Horse public house in St Paul, Bedford. The prisoner, Mr Humphreys and Mr Rowe were in the small parlour. Mr Rowe said he had been robbed and gave the prisoner into this custody. Mr Rowe believed had had been robbed of about 100 pounds. The prisoner was searched, and 7 shillings and 4 pence was found. The prisoner told Stennett he should also search the cart, which he did. No money was found. The prisoner said that he knew Rowe had money, but not how much and that they had stopped on the way home, and Rowe had fallen down. James Humphreys: landlord of the White Horse public house. Rowe and Spencer came to his house about half past 11 at night. Mr Rowe was asleep on the floor of the cart. He saw his trouser pocket had been cut. Rowe said to Spencer "where is my money" and Spencer replied he did not know. Spencer said Rowe had fallen out of the cart at Barford.

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Spencer, George,
Humphreys, James,
Stennett, Richard

stealing, money, BLUNHAM, Great Barford, St. Paul Bedford, victualler, cheese, Bedford White Horse, Harpur Street/Midland Road