Reference
QSR1823/358
Title
Examinations and depositions. Information of George Peate of Maulden, gardener, regarding James Short of Westoning, labourer, accused of theft of turkeys from Thomas Goodman.
Date free text
1823
Production date
From: 1823 To: 1823
Scope and Content
On he way from Maulden to attend Dunstable Market about 4.00 a.m. when between Westoning and Toddington a man with a flat on his head overtook him. 'I said "Good Morning friend, what are you loaded with?" he said chickens and that he was going to Dunstable market ... the man walked very fast, much faster than men with a flat generally walk. The man had on a velveteen jacket and speckled pearl hat.
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