Reference
QSR1825/337-338
Title
Examinations and depositions regarding prosecution of Joseph Stapleton of Ampthill, labourer, for theft of a great coat, at Barton, belonging to Joseph Brightman of Maulden.
Date free text
1825
Production date
From: 1825 To: 1825
Scope and Content
Information of Joseph Brightman of Maulden. Stopped at the Bull public house, Barton and after baiting his horse went inside for refreshment. Coming out two hours afterwards he found that his greatcoat, which had been under some sacks at the bottom of the cart, was missing. William Chater of Ampthill later told him that he saw Joseph Stapleton carrying a greatcoat answering his description. Searched the house of John Stapleton, where Joseph lived and found the coat.Information of William Chater. Was in the Star and Garter public house, Silsoe, and saw Joseph Stapleton with a great coat. The coat had three capes and was a rough white one.Examonation of Joseph Stapleton; bought the coat from a young man with four donkeys, between Barton and Silsoe, for 4 shillings.
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