QSR1830/489-490

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.

November 1830

From: 1830 To: 1830

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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Cuppist, Joseph,
Brown, John,
Hall, Christopher,
Tomms, William

BEDFORD, Saint Paul Bedford, parish constables, butcher, apprentice, stealing, clothing