Reference
QSR1822/372-373
Title
Examinations and depositions. Information of J P Moore esquire, Sarah Battams and Moses Freeman regarding the theft of poultry from J P Moore. Examination of Samuel Barratt.
Date free text
1822
Production date
From: 1822 To: 1822
Scope and Content
Information of J P Moore esquire of Aspley Guise. He suspects Samuel Barratt and Thomas Worster, both of Aspley Guise, of stealing a hen and eleven chickens.Information of Sarah Battams, wife of William Battams of Ridgmont, innkeeper. Two men came and offered her a hen and 10 chicks and other poultry. She enquired what they wanted for the hen and chicks and they asked sixpence each for the chicks and a shilling for the hen. They eventually settled for 4d each for the chicks and 6d for the hen. The man who sold the hens said he had been in business as a poulterer in Heath & Reach for two or three years. Later Mr Moore claimed the fowls and took them away.Information of Moses Freeman, servant to mr Moore. He was sent to Ridgmont to fetch the hen and chickens and is sure they are the property of his master.Examination of Samuel Barratt, who did not bring forward any defence.
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