Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/1014/1
Document: 13
Jun 4, 1798
Crime

Flint, Holywell

Theft of bill of exchange directed to Messrs. Blake, Sanson, Postlethwaite and Tanner, bankers, London, payable to Mary Williams, for whom the prisoner carried letters on his way to Mostyn. Prisoner's grandmother also a letter carrier. Prisoner aged 14. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Theft from Post Office

Accused
John Williams, Letter carrier 1
Flint, Holywell
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Postmaster General
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
2 years imprisonment

Other:
J, C/R, I/E; Ca, Rn, ( both in 4/101

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.