Convict Love Token - 1832 - T Walden
It is likely that this token relates to John Waldon, 20, who was tried at Middlesex Gaol Delivery on 5 July 1832 for stealing a watch. Having been previously convicted of another felony, he was sentenced to 14 years' transportation. He sailed for New South Wales on the Asia on 4 February 1833. Waldon was assigned to W Samuel in Sydney.
Transcription
Back
Token engraved with a stippled border of leaves and stippled cursive text:
A
Gift From
J. Walden
To
T. Walden
July 5. 1832
14
YEARS
Front
Token engraved with a stippled border of leaves and stippled cursive text:
No
Pen can
Write no
tongue can
tell the
Aching Heart
That Bids
Farewell.
Diameter
35.0 mm
Copyright: National Museum of Australia
