William Henley: Theft of Sheep

7 October 1819

ROWELL ASSOCIATION,
15 Guineas Reward

WHEREAS some Person or Persons did on SATURDAY NIGHT last, SLAUGHTER, in a CLOSE in DESBOROUGH, in the County of Northampton, belonging to Mr. WILLIAM HENLEY, and adjoining the Lordship of Rushton,

ONE EWE SHEEP,

the Property of the said William Henley. The Carcase and Skin were taken away; the Entrails were found near a water Mill in the adjoining Close;—a reddle Dot on the Rump was the only Mark.

Whoever will give Information, so that the Offender or Offenders may be apprehended and convicted, shall receive a Reward of FIVE GUINEAS, to be paid by the TREASURER of the above ASSOCIATION; and a further Reward of TEN GUINEAS will be paid by the said WILLIAM HENLEY.
    HENRY LAMB,
    Solicitor and Treasurer.
    Kettering, October 7, 1819.

 Northampton Mercury, Saturday 09 October 1819