• Reference
    QSR1830/489-490
  • Title
    Prosecution of Joseph Cuppist by John Brown of Bedford St Paul, butcher, for stealing clothing. Information of John Brown; information of Christopher Hall, apprentice to John Brown; information of William Tomms of Bedford, constable; examination of Joseph Cuppist.
  • Date free text
    November 1830
  • Production date
    From: 1830 To: 1830
  • Scope and Content
    John Brown: Joseph Cuppist went into his shop to ask for work; whilst he was there he recognised a leathern bottle and a great coat, which the prisoner was wearing, to belong to his apprentice Christopher Hall. Christopher Hall: at first Cuppist said it was not Hall's greatcoat, but when he pointed out the fact that a button was almost off and he was certain it was his, Cuppist said "if it is your'n you may have it - I am sure it a'nt". William Tomms: took charge of the bottle and the greatcoat. Joseph Cuppist: was very tipsy and did not know what he was doing.
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