Just for general interest I thought I would post the following trial transcript from Proceedings of the Old Bailey, 11th October 1721, page 5. Name: Charles Allchorn of Allhallows, Barkin Offence: Theft: Grand larceny Verdict: Guilty of theft under 1s Punishment: Whipping Charles Allchorn , of Allhallows Barkin , was indicted for feloniously stealing 80 Pound Weight of Tobacco, value 4 s. the Goods of Tobias Bowles on the 27th of September last. It appeared that there were near 100 Hogsheads upon the Key and that the Prisoner was one of the Coopers employed, who when they went to Dinner took some Tobacco off the Ground, put it in his Barrel and carried it away. His Confession was read in Court. The Jury considering the matter; found him Guilty to the value of 10 d. To be Whipt . Tom