The assault took place on 24 October 1807 but it did not come before the Court of the King's Bench until 16 February 1808 so today is the anniversary of the trial.
James had to pay £5 in damages to Waters - this doesn't seem an extraordinarily large sum but at the time an agricultural worker might earn £40 per year.
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| Morning Post 17 February 1808 British Library Board |
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