W1/5596

Examination of Elizabeth Burnett: John Burke (imprisoned in the Fleet) stated that he had a landwaiter's place of £90 per month at his disposal, through Lady Flood; said the money must be lodged in the banker's hands. Burke said, if the money was ready, the place was; in consequence, witness took a letter to Bole, who said he was nephew to Lord Auckland. Witness went to Lord Auckland's House; answer 'very well'. Told Burke she left the letter. Knows no more.

21 February 1809

From: 1809 To: 1809

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Burnett, Elizabeth,
Burke, John,
Flood,
Bole, John,
Eden, William [1st Baron Auckland]

corruption, Customs & Excise, London Fleet Prison