T.S. Smith, St. Joseph, MI, to Robert Stuart, Detroit, MI, 1844 October 3
Item
Identifier: CZCW
Dates
- Creation: 1844 October 3
Language of Materials
English.
General
Letter. An Indian Peshashegun brought a suit against Caleb A. Williams for stealing a pony. Smith found Williams guilty and fined him fifteen dollars and costs. Robert B. Duncan, a mercant of St. Joseph, stood surety for costs. The defendant has not property to satisfy the judgment. James Rogers was attorney for the defendant and Thomas Conger was attorney for the Indian. Smith was asked by the Indian's counsel to inform Stuart of the facts. The defendant can be committed to the county prison if it should be thought advisable. He would like Stuart's advice in this matter.
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