Samuel Bucknall proceedingsdefend , was indicted for stealing a Hat value 5 Shillings , the Goods of Stephen Austin proceedingsvictim , September 2 .

Stephen Austin < no role > thus depos'd. While I was at St. Dunstan's Church , I saw a Hand reach my Hat from a back Seat; I heard that Mr. Barefoot followed the Thief and took the Hat upon him. Barefoot not appearing, the Evidence was insufficient, and the Jury quitted the Prisoner.