Trial of Jour Matthison for Bank of England forgery
An early 18th century record details the trial at the Old Bailey of John Matthison on charges of forging a twenty pound Bank of England note dated March. Witnesses include Edward Mann a Coventry silversmith and Jeremiah Wall a bank clerk who traced the note, with Bank officials testifying to signature and watermark discrepancies. The prisoner claimed his statements earlier were to gain favor. The case includes notes on the alleged forging process, paper, watermarks and related evidence leading to his defense.
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Jour Mattthison
Bank of England
Bearcroft
Sfns
Deno
Edward Mann
Coventry
Jeremiah Wall
Mann
Francis Martin
Owen Gething
Richard Lateward
Samuel Fido
Cath
Talboys
Norwich
David Waters
Horace Bolway
Fido
Acton
Darrington
John Fielding
Justice Willes
Trial verdict and defence arranged in money shortage case
The jury convicted the prisoner after plea and are told the counsel for the prosecution included Bearcroft Hewarth Sylvester and Fielding. The prisoner Morgan was assisted by Scott. Judge Willes ordered ten guineas for a solicitor and council from the bank solicitor Denton agreed to defend.
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Sylvester
Fielding
Morgan
Scott
Willes
Aéton
Denton
Mr. Morgan
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