Viscount Weymouth Signs A Letter About A Respite For A Condemned Prisoner At Newgate

THOMAS THYNNE, THIRD VISCOUNT WEYMOUTH (1734-1796). Weymouth, a British noble, was the Secretary of State for the Southern Department and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. He was also the First Marquis of Bath.LS. 1pg. November 21, 1776. St. James. A letter signed Weymouth to Sheriffs of London and Middlesex, the Keeper of the Jail of Newgate & all others whom it may concern. Weymouth wrote: Gentlemen, I am commanded to signify to you His Majestys Pleasure that the Execution of the Sentence of Death passed upon Ian Grant, now a Prisoner in Newgate, and which stands respited till Friday the Twenty Second Instant, be further respited till Friday the Sixth Day of December next. I am, Gentlemen, Your most obedient humble Servant Weymouth. Newgate Prison was notorious for its harsh conditions and was the primary holding place for those condemned to death at the Old Bailey. The letter has repairs to the right margin and soiling; it is in very good condition.