The Proceedings of the Old Bailey

Reference Number	t17201012-24
Verdict	Guilty > theft under 1s
Sentence	Transportation

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  Richard Glassford , of  St. Andrews Holbourn , was indicted for feloniously stealing 2 Gold Ring, a Drugget Coat and Wastcoat, a pair of Shoes and Stockings , the Goods of   John Smith , on the 25th of September last. It appeared that the Prosecutor and the Prisoner were Fellow-Prentices together; and that the Prisoner ran away from his Master, but was brought Home again on the Saturday and kept up on the Sunday; that on Sunday Night he got out of the House and took the Goods mentioned in the Indictment with him; that the Hat, Shoes and Stockings were found upon him. The Jury considering the matter, found him Guilty to the value of 10 d . Transportation .