The Proceedings of the Old Bailey

Reference Number	t17210830-31
Verdict	Guilty
Sentence	Death

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Related Material	Ordinary's Account, 11th September 1721 Associated Records

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  John Merthe , alias Messe, alias Mason , was indicted on the late Act of Parliament for the more effectual Transporting of Felons, &c. for that he having been formerly convicted, and Transported among other Convicts from Newgate for the same, had returned into Great Britain without any Lawful Cause : Which being fully proved upon him, the Jury found him Guilty . Death .