21 Novr 1788
Samuel Williams< no role >
says he was employed by Mr. Samuel Thornton< no role >
of Marks Lane London
Lighterman and dealer and Corns to watch a Barge
Loaded with Barley at Mr. Henley Wharf
near the Hermitage
Wappping
and that the Barley produced was spilt Barley which he picked up in the Barge and
was carrying home when he was stopt by the Watchman present in
Ratcliff [..] Highway
this morning about half an hours after five
Taken and Singed
The 21 Nov 1788
Before me
John Staples< no role >
Saml Wiggins< no role >