Offences: Theft > housebreaking; Theft > receiving
Verdicts: Guilty
Punishments: Death; Transportation
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Henry Abbot and Francis Smith , of St. Dunstan's Stepney , were indicted, the former for breaking the House of Jonathan Jones , and stealing 5 Silver Spoons, value 3 l. a Silver Cup value 50 s. and other Plate and Goods , the 20th of August last. And Francis Smith for receiving the Cup, knowing it to be stolen . The Facts were plainly proved upon them both; the former was found guilty of the Burglary, Death ; and the latter of Felony. Transportation .