| Content Description | Does not think that George Duce has been pardoned; explains the background of this convict; describes his involvement with a gang of law breakers who he later gave evidence against at Derby and Nottingham, and who were convicted and sentenced to transportation; is astonished that when finally Duce was convicted for horse stealing last month, that he was not executed; explains that the evidence was clear and does not think that Mr Baron Graham could find anything in his favour; thinks Graham has shown too much leniency across his entire circuit; believes that at Derby, even the most merciful judge would have executed this man and 2 others for highway robbery; adds that he is pleased to hear of the king's recovery and their better successes in the 'north'. |