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Facts and Events
References
- Proceedings of the Central Criminal Court, 10th June 1850, page 115.
1157. GEORGE BROWN and FREDERICK DOWDEN , burglariously breaking and entering the dwelling-house of Henry Bourne, and stealing 1 hat, 1 pair of sugar-tongs, 1 miniature, and other articles, value 8l. 4s.; his goods: 2 handkerchiefs and 1 hat, value 12s.; the goods of Henry Bourne the younger: 1 pair of boots, 1 umbrella, and 1 accordion, value 5l. 4s. 6d.; the goods of Charles Rosser Bourne; both having been before convicted: to which
BROWN pleaded GUILTY . Aged 19. - Transported for Fifteen Years.
HENRY BOURNE . I belong to the General Post-office, and live at 3, Cornwall-crescent, Camden-town. On 28th May, I was called up a little before three o'clock - I found the dining-room, breakfast-room, and kitchen in a very confused state—a bar was wrenched off the kitchen window, which would enable a person to get in - I left two female servants up when I went to bed - (looking at some knives and forks produced) - I have here a similar knife and fork to these, and have no doubt they are mine - I missed eight pairs - only two knives and one fork have been found - these umbrellas are mine. - 1851 census
President General Post Office
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