613. JOHN WELCH proceedingsdefend This name instance is in set 1398. This set is in the group(s): GarrowsClients . was indicted for returning from transportation, and being found at large, on the 1st of September last , without any lawful cause.

(The Record read as before.)

JOHN OWEN < no role > sworn.

Court. Look at the prisoner, do you recollect his being here before? - Yes, in September sessions, 1782.

What was he than indicted and convicted for? - Stealing pots and coppers.

ROBERT CLARKE < no role > sworn.

I apprehended the prisoner, near Tunbridge, he behaved very quiet indeed.

THOMAS BRADBURY < no role > This name instance is in a workspace. sworn.

Do you recollect the prisoner among those convicts? - Yes.

How did he behave? - Very well, as far as I saw.

He did not take an active part, in securing the arms? - Not that I saw.

PRISONER's DEFENCE.

I am guilty of what is laid to my charge, in returning from the ship, it is now fourteen months since I went on board, I dare say Mr. Akerman will give me a character.

GUILTY , Death .

[Pardon on condition of Transportation. See summary.]