Reference
QSR1822/388
Title
Examinations and depostiions. Information of William Meager and examinations of George Wale, constable, and Benjamoin Jackson. Regarding theft of rye by Benjamin Jackson.
Date free text
1821
Production date
From: 1821 To: 1821
Scope and Content
Information of William Meager of Sandy, labourer. He is a servant to the Hon. Frances Henley Ongley and resides at her farmhouse called Warren Farm. His son Isaac, who also works on the farm, told him he had seen a sack of rye in the chaff house which was 'an improper place for it.' William Meager watched carefully the movements of Benjamin Jackson the horsekeeper and eventually saw him ride away with the sack of rye. The following morning he charged him with it and Jackson offered him a weeks wages of 10 shillings if he would not tell his mistress.Examination of George Wale of Gamlingay, constable. Having received the warrant of John Bonsoy Rooper, esquire, a magistrate of Cambridgeshire, for searching the premises if Benjamin Jackson, he, with Thomas Barker, constable of Sandy, found a small quantity of rye flour in a barrel which Jackson said he had purchased from Mr Wildman, the miller of Gamlingay. Wildman denied selling Jackson any flour.Examination of Benjamin Jackson. What he took he gave to the mare he had with him.
Reference
Level of description
item