The Proceedings of the Old Bailey

Reference Number	t17130708-17
Verdict	Guilty > theft under 1s
Sentence	Corporal > whipping

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  Elinor Ray was indicted for feloniously stealing a Black and White Gown and Petticoat, value 50 s. a Black Silk Petticoat, 20 s. and 10 s. in Money , the Goods and Money of   William Green , on the 2d of May last. It appear'd, that the Prisoner work'd for the Prosecutor, but on the Date aforesaid, she got the Key of the Chamber where the Goods were, went in, took them and fled. It further appear'd, that when she was taken, she confess'd the Fact, the Jury found her Guilty to the value of 10 d.

[Whipping. See summary.]