Bedfordshire Archives Service Catalogue
  • Reference
    W1/5796
  • Title
    Thomas Schrieber, St Helier Prison, Jersey, [to Samuel Whitbread II]
  • Date free text
    24 September 1812
  • Production date
    From: 1812 To: 1812
  • Scope and Content
    King's writ does not run in the islands, but the King's Commission under the great seal. The local court made a law than an Englishman can be arrested for bond or bill, but this was not sanctioned by the King in Council. Writer intends to appeal on this to the House of Lords. Will ask Allen to draw out his case. Hopes for support.
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