| Description | Affidavit of George Handley of Thirsk carrier that Christopher Barker the defendant was apprehended at Thirsk on Monday 1 April 1793 for stealing a number of waistcoat pieces and an indictment was brought against him at the Sessions held on 10 April 1793. Handley has not been able to discover the owner of the goods, and without a witness or evidence, the trial should not go ahead. Handley believes he would be able to find a witness to give evidence if he were allowed time |