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Richard Richards was transported on the Earl Spencer, departing 30th Apr 1813 and arriving 9th Oct 1813 with 203 passengers.
Built 1803, London - Thames, 672 ton required 56 crew and mounted with 16 guns.
Earl Spencer (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 96 |
| 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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Colonial Secretary Index. RICHARDS, Richard. Per "Earl Spencer", 1813 1813 Oct 14 On list of convicts disembarked from "Earl Spencer" and forwarded to William Cox at Windsor for distribution (Reel 6002; 4/3491 p.560) 1819 Jan Servant to Joseph Cashier of Lower Branch of Hawkesbury. Petition for ticket of leave (Fiche 3200; 4/1860 p.8) 1824 Sep 7 Affidavit of John Yeoman of Wilberforce re loss of Richards' ticket of leave (Reel 6027; 4/1716.1 pp.102-3) 1824 Sep 9 Affidavit re loss of his ticket of leave (Reel 6028; 4/1690 p.83) Jan 1819. The Humble Petition of Richard Richard, Respectfully sheweth That Petitioner arrived in the Colony in the Transport Ship Earl Spencer in the year 1813 under sentence of transportation for Life. That Petitioner has lived upwards of six years with Joseph Cashier of the Lower Branch of the Hawkesbury River and that during his said servitude his conduct has merited the approbation of his said master. He therefore humbly hope that your Excellency will, in your great humanity, allow him the indulgence of a Ticket of Leave. And Petitioner will ever pray That Petitioner having lived with me upwards of six years, I beg leave to recommend him to any indulgence His Excellency may be pleased to confer on him. (Signed) Josh. Cashier (his mark X)… Witness, Jn Howe. We beg leave to recommend petitioner to His Excellency the Governor’s notice for a Ticket of Leave agreeable to the General Order of the 9th Jan 1813. (Signed) Wm. Cox, JP; J. Milsham, JP; J Braby JP; Rob. Cartwright, Asst. Chaplain. ----------------------------------------------------------------- NSW Convict Index. Richard Richards, per Earl Spencer, 1813, Ticket of Leave, No 24/367. District, Windsor; Born Essex, 1778; Trade, Labourer; Tried, London GD 1812. Richard Richards, per Earl Spencer, 1813, Conditional Pardon, 8 Sep 1836, No 729.
Tried at the Old Bailey, 16 Sept 1812. 678. RICHARD RICHARDS was indicted for feloniously stealing, on the 1st of September , a seal, value 7 s. and a watch-key, value 6 d. the property of William Angel , from his person . WILLIAM ANGEL. I live at 21, Bear-lane, Tower-street. I am a journeyman painter and glazier . On the 1st of September, between one and two o'clock at noon, I was in Smithfield , near the Hope engine-house. I lost my seal and watch-key. It was fastened to a black ribbon to my watch. The black ribbon was cut with a pair of scissors. Q. How long before you missed the seal and key had you seen it safe - A. A few minutes before I saw the prisoner I was passing through Smithfield. Miles's caravan was coming in with the wild beasts. The caravan was drawn by eight grey horses. The caravan stopped, and I stopped to look at the caravan. Q. Did you see the prisoner near you - A. No. I had my hand on my watch, in my fob. I felt a little tug at my watch. I cast my eyes down. I saw the prisoner's hand pass from my fob, and I missed my seal and key. The prisoner turned round to make off. I seized him. I saw the prisoner throw the seal, key, and scissars on the ground. A witness here picked them up. In the mean time an officer took the prisoner out of my hands. It was a family seal. I valued it at seven shillings, and the key sixpence. RICHARD PRITCHARD . I am a porter at the King's Arms, Holborn-bridge. I happened to be standing in the crowd in Smithfield. Angel had hold of the prisoner. I saw the prisoner throw the things down just at my feet. I picked them up. WILLIAM BRANSCOMB . I am an officer. I saw the last witness pick up the seal and key and scissars. In taking the prisoner to the Compter, the prisoner threw a scissar-sheath away. I picked it up. It fits the scissars; and the ribbon which remains on the prosecutor's watch corresponds with that cut off. I produce the seal and key. Prosecutor. It is my seal and key. Prisoner's Defence. I was standing by at the time as the mob of people were. It is true I was at the side of the gentleman there. When I was walking away he came after me, and said, he had lost his seal. I said, I did not know any thing of it. A tall man passed me, and made a rush, which almost knocked me down, and then these things were found. GUILTY , aged 30. Transported for Life . London jury, before Mr. Common Serjeant.