| Description | Deposition of Laidman Heslop of Richmond attorney or solicitor for John Heslop in a case brought against him by Henry Yarker for riot and assault. About six weeks ago, he wrote to John Heslop who was stationed on Guernsey as a lieutenant in the Loyal Durham Fencible Regiment telling him when the Quarter Sessions would be held. About ten days ago, John Heslop wrote to his wife, saying that he was on Guernsey and had left the Durham Fencibles and had bought into the Loyal British Volunteers, who were about to come to England. Laidman Heslop believes that John Heslop is now on his passage home
Last Saturday, Laidman Heslop had some conversation with Sampson George, the prosecutor's attorney, and promised to keep him informed. He believes that John Heslop will try his traverse, and due notice will be given to Henry Yarker the prosecutor |