My dear Sir,
The three men against whom warrants were issued, were brought before Mr. Ratcliffe this morning, but some of the persons robbed could [not] identify any of them, they will be bound over to appear on Saturday next
We have got a sort of clue, that may lead to something, however I am not very sanguine — A fowling piece & the hatchet were left behind at one of the houses, the former cut short, & is the same that was taken from a Mr. Hague soon after you came into this District.
The Men who committed the robberies on the 29th was seen going towards Elland & Brighouse & I think will be found to belong to the neighbourhood—
Only Sixty six pounds some shillings besides several watches & tea spoons are now stated to have been taken from all the parties on that night – one person saved Seventy pounds by throwing his pocket book behind the bed—
Allison is at work, getting all the information he can, & as any thing transpires you shall know it immediately—
Wroth P Acland
I am going to dine & sleep at Sir George Armytages at Thornley.
[To] Lt General
The Rt Honble
T. Maitland
This letter can be found at HO 40/2/8.
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