Marilyn, I think both Retribution and Bellerophon were moored at Sheerness at this period, not at Woolwich. I doubt if the release of a prisoner from the hulks is likely to have made the newspapers, especially as he seems to have been released with about 15 others, according to the recommendation notice. http://tinyurl.com/5ru6d2s I can't find anything in the online newspapers, either in the Times Digital Archive or the British Library's 19th Century Newspapers database. I'm afraid the date is too early for a truly 'local' newspaper in that area. Presumably you've tried searching the English and Scottish censuses for him? Sorry this doesn't help. Judy London, UK -----Original Message----- From: london-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:london-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Marilyn L. Arnold What newspapers were in print for the city of London during the above time period? I'm looking specifically for an article/s regarding a William Innes, of West Port, Dundee, prisoner received from Edinburgh on March, 23, 1822 aboard the Bellephon; he was discharged to the Retribution on April 14, 1823, and pardoned November 4, 1825. These Bellephon and Retribution were two prison hulks, moored at Woolwich, which appears to be near London. (REF: U.K. Prison Hulk Registers and Letter Books.) This man was one of my ancestors and was tried in Perth in January 1822 for utterance, sentenced to 7 years transportation. I've ordered the court records from Edinburgh, but would like to see how I might find out what happened to him after his release. I doubt he would have had money, and may have had to work before going back to Dundee. (If, he in fact did go back to Dundee; that is not clear .... I don't really know what happened to him, so am looking for any clues. Thank you! Marilyn DC