5th December 1823

Stamford Mercury

On Monday last, Charles Newborn, of Barnack, gardener,— Newborn Pask, of Ryhall, shoemaker,—and John Thompson, of Pilsgate, mason, were committed to Peterborough gaol, the two former as principals and the latter as accessary (and intended to be a witness for the prosecution) in the stealing of geese from the premises of Mr. Burbidge and Mr. Mean Ufford, the night of Wednesday the 26th ult.—Same day, Edward Kingsland, of Langtoft, poulterer, was committed to the gaol of this borough, on the charge of receiving the above stolen property, knowing it to be stolen.