Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of tax offences (that they together, with several other persons, on the 4th of november, in the 30th year of his majesty's reign; being on board a certain vessel, called the mary, on the sea, about the distance of one mile from thornham, in norfolk; within the limits of the port of lynn regis, being one of the ports of great britain, bearing certain guns loaded, did shoot at a certain boat, within the limits of the said port, against the statute). Found guilty with recommendation. Sentenced to death. Sentence outcome was transported.