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Transportation
Alexander Campbell was transported on the Admiral Gambier And Friends, departing 31st Mar 1811 and arriving 29th Sep 1811 with 300 passengers.
Admiral Gambier And Friends (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 41 (22) |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Hulk Records. HO-9-4_1 Woolwich hulks- Prudentia/Retribution and Justitia. Page 39/50 Received the 25 June 1810. Alexander Campbell, age 22, Robbery, Tried Edinburgh, 30 May 1810. NSW Life. Transported 27 Feb 1811.
On 18 December 1809, Alexander Campbell appeared at Edinburgh High Court on a libel (1) on 3 October 1809, robbing by use of a pistol, the Reverend David Wilson, whilst ridding a gig from Perth to Crieff; (2) on 8 October 1809, robbing Robert Beith, agent for John Main & Co., Glasgow, whilst on horseback on road from Stirling to Glasgow, near Cumbernauld; and (3)on 15 October 1809,stealing saddlebags from an Inn at Dumfermline, Fifeshire. Found guilty on first two charges, but witness for third failed to appear. Sentenced deferred until 7 February 1809. Initially sentenced to be executed 25 April 1810, but respited and transported for life. See Scots Magazine (1810) Vol.72, p 155 and McGowan, John (2013) A New Civic Order: The contribution of the City of edinburgh Police, 1805-1812, p 154/155 and p 229.