Henry Jefferison proceedingsdefend , (a Chimney-Sweeper ) was indicted for stealing six Sacks val. 9 s. and 25 Bushels and and a half of Spot val. 12 s. 6 d. the Goods of John Kitchen proceedingsvictim and Henry Finch proceedingsvictim ; and two Bushels of Soot, the Goods of John Spurr proceedingsvictim , Aug. 27 .

It appeared that the Prosecutors being all Chimney-Sweeper s, had been at Work in Wapping , and had left their Soot in an old Woman's Yard, from whence, at Night, the Prisoner stole it, and carry'd it off by Water; but being suspected, he was examin'd, confess'd he took it, and discover'd where he had concealed it. Guilty . Transportation .