QGR4/183

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 183 includes the following:

1 - 15 June 1829

From: 1829 To: 1829

1 June George Cardale, Philip Hunt. Number of prisoners 53 - 50 males, 3 females. The Gaoler reported that owing to the helpless and troublesome state of Thomas Hostler, a lunatic prisoner, and the infirm condition of John Freshwater, a very aged and blind debtor, he requires a prolongation of the assistance of the occasional Turnkey - this request was granted.. 12 June Robert Moore Number of prisoners - 50.

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Cardale, George,
Moore, Robert,
Hunt, Philip,
Freshwater, John,
Hostler, Thomas

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