The Proceedings of the Old Bailey

Reference Number	t16960909-48
Verdict	Guilty
Sentence	Death

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  Thomas Barlow of the Parish of  Heston , was Indicted for a Robbery on the Highway committed on   Samuel Hosey Gent. on the 24th of February in the 6th Year of His Majesties Reign, and taking from him a Gelding value 16 l. 3 pair of Pistols, 3 Gold Rings, a Watch, 2 Guinea's, and 20 s. in monies numbred . It appeared that the Prosecutor was robbed on  Hounslow-Heath , they bound him, and put the Saddle under his head, saying. He was a fat Man, and would be dead before the morning. There was another Evidence that took him at Bristol, and did declare that the Prisoner did say, he was sorry he had not killed the Man that the Saddle was under his head. It was further proved, that he had broke out of Newgate some time before, when he was to be prosecuted for this Fact. The Prisoner could not call any Witnesses on his behalf, but said he was prosecuted only for the Lucre of 40 l. The Jury found him guilty of the said Robbery.

[Death. See summary.]