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Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Francis Hughes was transported on the Competitor, departing 18th Mar 1823 and arriving 3rd Aug 1823 with 161 passengers.
Competitor (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 5 (4) |
| 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
Old Bailey Online 1520. FRANCIS HUGHES was indicted for stealing, on the 19th of October , one handkerchief, value 4 s., the goods of Christopher Read , from his person . MR. CHRISTOPHER READ . I am a student , and live in the Temple. On Saturday evening last, about twenty minutes before seven o'clock, I was near Temple-bar . A gentleman told me my handkerchief was taken - I felt and missed it. I found the prisoner in custody of a constable. My handkerchief, which was safe not two minutes before, has not been found. JOHN CARLILE . I am one of the night patrol. I was in Fleet-street, near Temple-bar, and saw the prisoner in company with another - I watched them for five minutes; they followed a gentleman, and attempted his pocket, then they followed Mr. Read. I saw the prisoner take Mr. See originalClick to see original Read's pocket in his right hand, and lift it up; and just by Chancery-lane, he lifted it up again - put his hand in and pulled the handkerchief a little way out; his companion, who was close to him, covered him, and by Bell-yard he got the handkerchief out entirely, and gave it to his companion. I caught him, but his companion escaped. I sent my wife, who was with me, to tell Mr. Read. MARY CARLILE . I was walking with my husband, and saw the prisoner and another in company together - they followed two other gentleman. I saw one of them take the handkerchief from Mr. Read's pocket, and give it to the other; but I do not know which took it. The prisoner was stopped. I went after Mr. Read. Prisoner's Defence. The officer dragged me into the shop - but I am innocent. GUILTY . Aged 18. Transported for Life . London Jury, before Mr. Recorder.