Neglect of Work, October 1862
Petty Sessions, Wednesday, October 22nd
Desborough
James Malivoir, agent of Walters and Co., silk velvet and plush
manufacturers, charged Henry Coe, weaver, of Desborough, with neglecting
to finish a certain quantity of work given out to him with written
specifications for completion in certain time. Informant said he gave
out material to defendant on 18th August last, to manufacture into silk
velvet. The work was to have been completed in 28 days, as specified in
the document produced, and to which defendant agreed. Defendant had had
£1 3s. on account, and not over a day's work had been done. Went over to
Desborough, and found the work spoiling from damp. Did not wish to press
the charge, his only motive in bringing it forward was to gain
protection in order that his master's property might go on in a proper
manner.
—Defendant, promising to complete the work in a month, was
discharged on payment of 7s. 6d. costs.
Northampton Mercury,
Saturday 25 October 1862