Gaol report on Martha Brown
Prisoner Martha Brown had her sentence remitted on 2 May 1868.
The former tailoress was serving a six month sentence with hard labour in Christchurch Gaol for uttering a forged check when she petitioned for her sentence to be reduced. She stated that she had “conducted herself in a manner conformable to the Prison regulations, has never been reported for any misconduct and trusts she has merited the approbation and favourable recommendation of the goal authorities.” It was agreed that her conduct in gaol had been good, and her petition was granted.
Shown here is the gaol report of Martha Ann Brown.
ACGS 16211 J1/75/b 1868/1512
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Gaol report on Martha Brown
Prisoner Martha Brown had her sentence remitted on 2 May 1868.
The former tailoress was serving a six month sentence with hard labour in Christchurch Gaol for uttering a forged check when she petitioned for her sentence to be reduced. She stated that she had “conducted herself in a manner conformable to the Prison regulations, has never been reported for any misconduct and trusts she has merited the approbation and favourable recommendation of the goal authorities.” It was agreed that her conduct in gaol had been good, and her petition was granted.
Shown here is the gaol report of Martha Ann Brown.
ACGS 16211 J1/75/b 1868/1512
collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search#/?q=R24269640
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