Reference
QSR1825/339
Title
Examinations and depositions. Information of Henry Whybrow of Leighton Buzzard, blacksmith, regarding prosecution of James Oliver, labourer, for theft of an iron grate from John Roberts.
Date free text
1825
Production date
From: 1825 To: 1825
Scope and Content
James Oliver came to his shop and offered him a grate for 'five halfpence'. Whybrow told him it was worth at least sixteen pence and enquired where he got it. Oliver said it belonged to his master and mistress who kept a public house in Northamptonshire but they had moved to Leighton Buzzard. As he had no money Whybrow asked Oliver to come back the following night and meanwhile tell his mistress what it was worth. Next day the grate was claimed by John Roberts.
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