Record

Ref NoMS 3782/12/66/34
TitleLetter. James Lawson (Soho) to Matthew Boulton (London).
LevelItem
Date30 April 1792
Description[The 4th Press is nearly ready. The trial at Gainsborough came on on Tuesday. The proofs were clear as to identifying the Medals but none of the receivers would swear to any of the men, saying only they received them from the boatmen. Four were found guilty; one transported for 7 years, another 12 months imprisonment, another 6 months, and the four publickly whipped through Gainsborough.]
Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
Add to My Items

    Showcase items

    A list of our latest and most exciting new items.