348. Hannah Clap proceedingsdefend , of St Mary Whitechapel , was indicted for stealing three Wooden Bobbins, with four Ounces of Raw Bengai Silk, value 2 s. the Property of John Zachary proceedingsvictim , and John Stevens proceedingsvictim . And

349. Elizabeth Trigg proceedingsdefend , for receiving the same knowing them to be stole .

Samuel Ware < no role > deposed, that Hannah Clap < no role > worked with him in his Shop, in the Business of Silk Throwing; that he had at different Times missed a great many Bobbins of Silk, and that he had some Reason to suspect the Prisoner; that on the 21st of this Month, he charged her with robbing him, and that she then voluntarily, (and without any Threatnings) confessed that she stole three Bobbins of Silk out of his Shop, and had given them to Elizabeth Trigg < no role > ; that Hannah Clap < no role > had sworn, that Elizabeth Trigg < no role > received them of her. Mr Ware also said, that the three Bobbins were brought home by Trigg's Mother, in another Parcel of Silk.

John Powel < no role > , (Silk Throwster) deposed, that he was present when Hannah Clap < no role > freely and voluntarily confessed, that she stole the three Bobbins of Silk from Mr Ware, at Trigg's Desire, and carried them to Trigg.

James Salmon < no role > , (Foreman to Mr Ware) said, that he had at different Times missed a great many Bobbins of Silk; and that Hannah Clap < no role > owned, that she stole the three Bobbins of Silk out of Mr Ware's Shop, and gave them to Bess Trigg < no role > ; that she was then sober, though she very seldom is so.

John Connel < no role > , the Constable, confirmed the preceeding Evidence with respect to her Confession, and her being very sober at that Time.

Clap Guilty 10 d. Trigg Acquitted . The Jury recommended Clap to the Court for Corporal Punishment.

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