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On Trial Is

Emma Astell

Age: 29

Trade: Spinster/Dressmaker

Name and Address of Committing Magistrate: Samuel Vale Esq. Coventry

Date Of Warrant: 12th November 1853

When Received in Custody:12th November 1853

Offence as charged in the committed: Obtaining under false pretence
Twelve Yards of Orleans, Value 11 Shillings
Four Pairs of Gloves, Value 1/6d
One Parasol, Value 5 Shillings
One Shawl, Value 16 Shillins
One piece of Braid, Value One Penny from One John Butterworth

When Tried: 12th November 1853

Before Whom Tried: Samuel Vale Esq.

Verdict of the Jury: Pleaded Guilty

Sentence or Order of Court: 4 Calendar Months, House of Correction Warwick and Hard Labour


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