QSR1830/509

Prosecution of Frederick Curtis of Ampthill by William Cook, innkeeper, for felony (stealing brandy). Information of Sarah Bunker, servant to Mr Cook; examination of Curtis.

December 1830

From: 1830 To: 1830

Sarah Bunker: Frederick Curtis is a tap boy to her master. She saw him draw a tumbler of brandy, about half a pint, and set it outside the bar window; then he went out. She did not see him take it from the window. Later Curtis said he had drunk the brandy and broke the glass. He appeared tipsy that morning. "I am sorry that I did not tell my master or mistress. I have seen him at other times take liquors and have threatened to tell of him he said you may tell if you like I know you are a tell clack". Frederick Curtis: did not drink the brandy. John Redman had it and took the glass home.

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Curtis, Frederick,
Cook, William,
Bunker, Sarah

AMPTHILL, innkeepers, servants, stealing, brandy