The following is the list of crimes that was punishable by transportation

1.) All theft above the value of one shilling.

2.) Thefts under the value one shilling.

3.) Receiving stolen goods, jewels and plate.

4.) Stealing lead, iron or copper.

5.) Stealing ore from black lead mines.

6.) Stealing from furnished lodgings.

7.) Setting fire to underwood.

8.) Stealing letters.

9.) Assault with intent to rob.

10.) Stealing fish from a pond or river.

11.) Stealing roots, trees or plants.

12.) Assaulting, cutting or burning clothes.

13.) Counterfeiting the copper coin.

14.) Stealing a shroud from a grave.

15.) Watermen carrying too many passengers on the Thames, if any drowned.

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