The next strange narrative ‘s the confession out-of William MORGAN: – “I. W. Meters., now not as much as phrase of death, in the Majesty’s state gaol, Maidstone, Kent, Aug. fifteen, 1817, from the chronilogical age of 19 enrolled toward their Majesty’s provider due to the fact a good soldier. I found myself first enrolled on the 18th regiment from horse, by the one to John Kesur, at Woolwich inside Kent. I marched away from thence to manage in the Kent, where lay We abandoned, making the very best of my answer to Chatham. While on the move We robbed a man out-of their view; In addition robbed one that was at your workplace about world of the his clothing to hide me personally. We went along to Chatham, and regarding thence so you’re able to Upnor, where We decided to go to brick-and then make to own ninety days. Of thence I went along to Chatham, and on the street We robbed a person out of his pouch-publication, hence contained an amount of silver, and something gold ring. There i stayed six-weeks, and of you to definitely marched so you can Molbrough into the Leices-shire [sic]. I remained there 5 months, right after which volunteered on 39th feet, and is actually marched to Weymouth in the Devonshire [sic]. Continue reading “From the Chatham We enrolled for the Sussex military”