My maternal g.g.grandfather was GEORGE BREWER born circa 1858 in Bath. In his teens he was sent to a Reformatory School at Kingswood (presumably Bristol) and a Training Ship. I have a photograph of him wearing a naval type uniform 'of the day' when aged I will guess, circa 13 - 14yrs.. . I have an original (albeit rather tattered) legal document which amounts to a ROYAL PARDON. It is addressed to K. Bartram, Esq., (Barrister at Law) 5. Northumberland Buildings, Bath. It reads as follows. Whitehall. 13 February 1873 Sir: 19.755 The Secretary of State for the Home Department having considered your application in behalf of GEORGE BREWER, I have the satisfaction to acquaint you that he has felt warranted under all the circumstances in advising Her Majesty to remit the remainder of the prisoner's sentence. I am Sir, Your Obedient Servant. Family rumour has it that at a time (date unknown) prior to George Brewer being 'sent down' - the River Avon at Bath had flooded parts of the City. The story goes that young George saw a person drowning and heroically/successfully dived into the flooded Avon to rescue that person. For this act I am told The City of Bath awarded him a Parchment Manuscript in recognition of his brave act. It would appear that at an Appeal in regard to Reform School 'Sentence', the aforementioned Parchment was produced, and on the strength of this the ROYAL PARDON was granted. Does a List Member have an idea where/how I might find evidence of the City of Bath presenting GEORGE BREWER with a Parchment Manuscript - presumably at a date prior to 13th. February 1873. Alec Palmer. ii. iii. mmii.