QGR4/182

Minute Book of the Visiting Justices' weekly meetings [second Volume]. Contains information on prisoners' numbers, health, and conduct, officers' conduct, contracts for supplies, those awaiting transportation, etc. Page 182 includes the following:

18 May 1829

From: 1829 To: 1829

George Cardale, Robert Moore, Thomas Barber. The prisoners in the convict yard who were reported to have injured the premises of Mr Matthiason, have been removed into another yard, but have made no discovery of the offender. Thomas Ashwell has had some clothing sent him by the Overseers of Kempston. Thomas Hostler, the lunatic for trial, continues in the same state. Three of four of the prisoners have ague. The Assistant Watchman has been discharged since the convict prisoners have been taken to the Hulks.

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Cardale, George,
Moore, Robert,
Barber, Thomas,
Ashwell, Thomas,
Matthiason,
Hostler, Thomas

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