Prison in 1815 - but where?

[Jane Eden]

Hi Prue

The recognizance bit was a bit more wordy but I was running out of time and I can't write very well at the moment as I have a broken finger in a splint for 6 weeks.

The other reference that was relevant:

C/LSS addit 1/5

Draft minutes matching those posted with addition of

'Mary Nuthall   exp. £
                                 5.15.2   '


This looks like expenses/compensation but I don't know who paid it.



All the other bits I looked at give summaries and background to who was who at the court over this period and JPs being sworn in and lists of clergy etc. Also a load of irrelevant stuff to this case.

Jane

[PrueM]

Jane, that's wonderful!!
Yes, I have photocopies of the original documents I mentioned to you, they're in beautiful condition and very clear.  They look like they're on parchment - is that right?
What I didn't have, as you know, is the minute from the Quarter Sessions book.  That's the missing bit, and has exactly the info I wanted to know.
I can't thank you enough.  This really is great 

Prue

[Jane Eden]

Hi Prue

Yes they are parchment. I could have kicked myself for forgetting my camera but if you want me to take some photos I can over the next few weeks sometime. Its a shame they can't photocopy the book but I know they can't.

Do you know Marys parents and grandparents as one of the JPs was called Holmes.

Jane

[PrueM]

   Would be ironic if one of her rellies was a JP!

Her father was John HOLMES and his father Samuel HOLMES.

If you are at the archives again sometime I would love photos of the docs, but please don't go there specially.  It would just be nice to have.

Thank you again

Prue

[Jane Eden]

Hi Prue

Some exciting news for you. I have photos of the Quarter sessions minute book for you. The writing is beautiful and you are lucky as the book is in really good condition. 

Please PM your email address.

Jane

[PrueM]

Thanks Jane!! 

Am sending a PM.

 

Prue