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Henry Smith was transported on the Active, Albermarle, Atlantic, Barrington, Britannia, Mary Ann, Matilda, Salamander And William And Ann, departing 31st Dec 1790 and arriving 9th Jul 1791 with 1265 passengers.
The Third Fleet consisted of 11 Vessels. Active, Albermarle, Atlantic, Barrington, Britannia, Gorgon, Mary Ann, Matilda, Queen (from Ireland) Salamander and William and Ann. These vessels were provided by a private company; Camden, Calvert and King to ship convicts to the colony.
Active, Albermarle, Atlantic, Barrington, Britannia, Mary Ann, Matilda, Salamander And William And Ann (generic)References
| Primary Source | Digitised Indent of Admiral Barrington. |
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Digitised Indent of Admiral Barrington. Henry Smith, tried at Justice Hall, Old Bailey, London, 21 Feb 1787, 7 years. ------------------------------------------------------------ Tried at the Old Bailey, 21 Feb 1787. 250. HENRY SMITH was indicted for feloniously stealing, on the 13th day of January last, a scarlet cloth cardinal, value 5 s. the property of John Towseland . JOHN TOWSELAND sworn. I am a shop keeper at Acton; on the 13th of January I came to Knightsbridge in a little cart I borrowed of a neighbour; in the bottom of the seat I put a scarlet cloth cardinal belonging to my wife; I came to Mr. Blundel's door, a haberdasher in Holborn ; I saw the cloak in the seat when I got up; I put a roll of black silk under the cloak; a little boy called to me, and told me my cart was robbed; I came to the cart and found the cloak was gone; Mr. Lowrie came out of Field-lane, and told me, he knew the man that stole the cloak, and if I would be quiet they would find the man; I followed the prisoner up Field-lane, and got a constable. FRANCIS MOORE sworn. I am an errand-boy to Mr. Goodson, in Change-alley; I lived with him four years; on Saturday the 13th of January, between twelve and one, I was opposite Field-lane, I saw the prisoner in company with two others, I went and stood opposite to Field-lane; I had a suspicion; I heard the prisoner whisper to the other two and the prisoner went to the cart; they were close by me; he said something to the boy, but what I could not hear; the boy immediately got upon the step of the cart; I saw the other boy put his hand in, but I did not see him take any thing out; the prisoner went and put his hand into the cart, and pulled out a scarlet cloak. What coloured cart was it? - It was a pleasure cart; it was green I think. What did he do with the cloak? - He ran across the way with it. What did you do? - I went into Messrs. Stafford's and Blundel's shop to the prosecutor, and told him that a man had stole a cloak out of the cart; the prisoner was taken in half an hour after in Field-lane; I saw him after; I am sure he is the man. JOHN LOWRIE sworn. I keep a chandler's-shop in Field-lane; on the 13th of January I saw the prisoner running into Field-lane, with something red under his arm, and several people following him; I advised the prosecutor not to run after him without a constable, for fear of being injured. JAMES HATTON sworn. I live at the corner of Field-lane; I saw the prisoner run down Field-lane, with something red under his arm, between twelve and one o'clock. - SPILSBURY sworn. I am shopman to Messrs. Blundell and Stafford; I only know that one of the witnesses came into the shop, and informed Mr. Towseland a man had robbed his cart. Prisoner. He offered me money. Court to Mr. Towseland. Did you offer the prisoner any money? - I never did, upon my oath, I never made him any promise whatever; I gave him sixpence when the constable was taking him to prison; after the alderman committed him fully; he said he should be stripped of his things for garnish. Prisoner. He offered to let me go if I would give him the property. Prosecutor. That is not true. The prisoner called one witness, who gave him a good character. GUILTY . Transported for seven years . Tried by the London Jury before Mr. ROSE.