Oh William, what did you do?

[Sandra Parker]

I am trying to tidy up the vast collection of stuff that I downloaded when there were cheap opportunities, or I had a bit of spare time and was browsing about. In typical fashion, I did not note any further details so now am the proud possessor of stuff that I can't really reliably relate to anyone.
Can anyone tell me what on earth this relates to? It's definitely National Archives, but apart from the Old Bailey reference, I'm confused about the rest.
Sandra
I have since learned to always note all references - well nearly all the time!

 

[Archie's Mum]

Looks to me that he did 6 months in prison!
Looks like a date 1828!
Also maybe released Jan 1829?

 

[The Artful Dodger]

To me it looks like he had something to do with Tea - Receiving or Stealing - at the October Sessions of The Old Bailey 1828 and got 6 months imprisonment - but my eyes ain't so good!!

 

[Archie's Mum]

Old Bailey Records have him indicted for stealing 23 Oct 1828

 

[Archie's Mum]

And yes, among other things he did steal 1 ounce of tea whilst in the employ of the East India Company

 

[The Artful Dodger]

According to England & Wales, Criminal Records 1791-1892 - William Bradford age 20 was convicted of Larceny by Servant [?] and sentenced to 6 months in prison.

Bet he never got another job as a Servant afterwards!!

 

[The Artful Dodger]

And yes, among other things he did steal 1 ounce of tea whilst in the employ of the East India Company

Times were hard back then, eh?

 

[Huncamunca]

The image shown in post #1 is the cover of a petition, from HO 17/93. It's from Findmypast: they rather misleadingly have it in their 'prison registers' category.

If you haven't already done so, you should look at the subsequent images in the set: there's some good stuff there!

 

[Sandra Parker]

Thanks everyone. Have followed it up, Huncamunca. So he was not averse to doing a bit of collecting then!
I am pleased to notify myself, that I now have the correct reference now.
Sandra