Joseph Lewis, prisoner 5248 (PCOM 2/291)
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Name No – Joseph Lewis 5248
and Aliases.___________________
Description
Age (on discharge) _____ 11
Height _______________ 4ft 6 3/4
Hair _________________ Lt Brown
Eyes _________________Dk Grey
Complexion ___________ Fresh
Where Born ___________England
Married or Single _______Single
Trade or occupation _____None
Distinguishing marks _____Pockmarked Scar rght wrist
Address at time of apprehension – 32 Princess St Rotherhithe
Place and date of conviction – Greenwich 10 April 73
Offence for which convicted – Simple Larceny for st[ealin]g 28lb of Iron = 3/-
Sentence – 1 Cal[endar] Mo[nth] H[ard] L[abour]
Date to be liberated – 9 May 1873
Intended residence after liberation – Same Previous
Convictions:
Summary
By Jury
Remarks antecedents &c
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- How old was Joseph?
- What offence had he committed?
- What was his sentence?
- Why do you think a photograph and description of this boy was included in his record?
- Why do you think he committed this crime?