7 April 1879: Deserter from Her Majesty’s Service: A reward of from 5s to 20s is offered for the apprehension of Samuel B. Blackburn, [Reg. No:] 1627, 5th Dragoon Guards; [born:] Manchester; [trade] —; [age] 27⅓; [size:] 5[ft] 8¾[in]; [hair:] brown; [eyes:] grey; [face:] fresh; [coat & trousers:] regimental; [date of desertion:] 5 March 1879 [at] Bury; [marks & remarks:] broke out of barracks
25 March 1880: County court judgment against James Cass, Bury, Lancashire, ironfounder
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