| Description | Bill of indictment of Martha Richardson for stealing one muslin de laine dress, one cashmere shawl, one pair of stays, one Holland apron, one other apron, one glass mug, one blond cap and one linen shirt, the property of William Wardman
Richardson had previously been convicted of felony at the Quarter Sessions held at Northallerton on 31 December 1850
Offence committed at the township of Thirsk on 27 August 1852
Endorsed with names of witnesses and "true bill"
With certificate of conviction at the Quarter Sessions held at Northallerton on 31 December 1850 of Martha Richardson late of the House of Correction at Northallerton singlewoman for stealing three silver coins called half-crowns, and one silver coin called a shilling, the property of Elizabeth Nolson, at the parish of Brafferton. Richardson was sentenced to hard labour at the House of Correction at Northallerton for one calendar month. Certificate dated 19 October 1852 |