Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
Robert Drysdale 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
CIRCUIT INTELLIGENCE.. GLASGOW, April 21.-The Circuit Court of Justice was opened here by Lord Hermand this day. … Robert Drysdale for theft, aggravated by breach of trust, pleaded not guilty. The Jury returned their verdict, unanimously finding him guilty; and he was sentenced to fourteen years transportation. Caledonian Mercury, 26 April 1810.
Hulk Records. HO-9-4_1 Woolwich hulks- Prudentia/Retribution and Justitia. Page 39/50 Received the 25 June 1810. Robert Drysdale, age 35, Theft, Tried Glasgow, 23 April 1810. NSW 14 years. Transported 27 Feb 1811.