Old Bailey Proceedings:
Old Bailey Proceedings: Accounts of Criminal Trials

11th October 1721

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Joseph Cannor , alias Conner proceedingsdefend of Isleworth , was indicted for feloniously stealing a Silver Watch, a pair of Worsted Stockings, and 40 s. in Money, the Goods and Money of James Draper proceedingsvictim , in the Dwelling House of John Harvis < no role > on the 6th of September last. The Prosecutor deposed, that he lived with Mr. Harvis, and that the Goods and Money were lost out of his Bed-Chamber; that the Prisoner was seen in the House and taken at London with the Goods and 36 s. of the Money upon him. James Marlow < no role > deposed, that the Prisoner lodg'd at his House, paid his Wife some Money he had borrowed of her, saying he was going for London; that the Prosecutor coming to enquire after him, saying, he was robb'd, he (this Evidence) followed him to London and took him with the Goods and 36 s. upon him, which he said he had of James Draper. The Prisoner in his Defence, said, that the Prosecutor lent him the Watch, Stockings and Money, that he came to London for a service; and that the Prosecutor brought this Indictment against him for the sake of the reward. The Jury considering the matter, found him Guilty to the value of 4 s. 10 d Transportation .




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