The Proceedings of the Old Bailey

Reference Number	t17240226-26
Verdict	Guilty > theft under 5s
Sentence	Transportation

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  Robert Hambleton , of  Buttolph-Lane , was indicted for feloniously Stealing 107 Pounds of Raisins, Value 29 s. 6 d. the Goods of   Philip Barreau , the 26th of February . It appear'd by the Evidence, that the Barrel of Fruit was taken off the Keys, at  Buttolph's Wharf , and found upon the Prisoner. The Prisoner pleaded he was in Drink, and found the Cask in his Way, kicking it, took it up. The Jury found him guilty to the Value of 4 s. 10 d. Transportation .