551. (L.) RICHARD HOLYMAN proceedingsdefend This name instance is in a workspace. was indicted for stealing a linen handkerchief, value 10 d. the property of a person unknown , July 7th . *

Henry Bowden < no role > . I watched on London Bridge , on the night of the 7th of July; I saw the prisoner put his hand into a gentleman's pocket; the gentleman went off directly, and I stopt the prisoner; he attempted to throw the handkerchief over the bridge, but it stuck upon the stone work.

Rebecca Bowden < no role > . I was with my husband; I saw the prisoner take the handkerchief out of a gentleman's pocket; when my husband took him he attempted to throw it between the ballustrades into the Thames.

Prisoner's Defence.

The handkerchief dropt out of the gentleman's pocket: I picked it up. The watchman and his wife abused me, and wanted me to deliver the handkerchief to them, which I refused, and attempted to throw it over the bridge.

Guilty . T .