PC Smith was tasked with performing unspecified Special Duty at the Rye House, travelling there by train. From numerous advertisements for cheap train fares published in newspapers on the 5th June 1881, throughout London and the southeast, it would appear that the house and gardens were opened to the public requiring a Police presence Ed.
06 Jun 1881
From Inspector Reed in charge A Division to B and F Divisions – Stolen between 6 p.m. 11th Inst and 6 a.m. 12th Inst from a field at Rye House 60 cauliflowers which were cut ready for use value 5/- the property of William Tattin.
12 Sep 1902
From Superintendent Duke to All Stations – Stolen from a field near the Fish & Eels P,H. Hoddesdon during the night of the 5th Inst a green coloured waterproof Hay Press Cover marked on all four side Young Bros. Kings Cross Road, the property of Messrs. Young Bros. Kings Cross Road.
11 Jun 1903
From Superintendent Duke to All Stations – Supposed stolen from outside the Union Club at Hoddesdon about 8.30 p.m. on 17th Inst a gents high framed bicycle free wheel, make Gardiner, back and front Bowden rim brakes, luggage carrier on handlebars, enamel worn off rim, rubber pedals, Sawnsback saddle, steel mud guards, usual parts plated, ...
18 Nov 1902
From Superintendent Duke to All Stations – Lost supposed stolen from outside a house in Amwell Street, Hoddesdon about 4 p.m. this day a gents pneumatic tricycle, Dunlop tyres, 26 in wheels, top bar of frame bright, rubber pedals, tool bag empty, no lamp or pump, Fell Bros. Waltham on head, value £5, the property ...
27 Apr 1903
From Superintendent Duke to Superintendent Foster – Strayed from a field at Westhill Hoddesdon 17th Inst a black pony white heel behind leather head collar shod all round, also a dark brown donkey 2 years old property of Mr [unreadable Ed.] Hoddesdon.
19 Jan 1903
Three cockerels stolen during the night from a field in Hoddesdon.
13th October 1901
