Draft Papers relating to the case brought by James Cottle (plaintiff) against James Poulson, also known as Scrammy Jemmy (defendant) for felony, heard at the Somerset Summer Assizes, Wells

Reference Number
BC/3/2/32/15
Level of Description
Item
Title
Draft Papers relating to the case brought by James Cottle (plaintiff) against James Poulson, also known as Scrammy Jemmy (defendant) for felony, heard at the Somerset Summer Assizes, Wells
Date
Aug 1808
Extent
Extent: 6 items
Description
1. James Cottle (plaintiff)
2. James Poulson, who used the alias Scrammy Jemmy, connected with a gang of forgers and burglars
2 accused of stealing a silver watch at the Holloway Fair.

Also includes two draft copies of a brief for prosecution together with a draft witness statement by Cottle, notes for drawing up the brief, and a list of expenses relating to the case.
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