John Cary, "Thomas Hathaway, et al. summons", 1704 October 30
Scope and Contents
A document written and signed by John Cary, clerk of the writs, directing the sheriff to summon Thomas Hathaway, John Spooner, and John Jenney to appear before the Bristol County Court of the General Sessions for failing to levy a £19 tax upon the residents of Dartmouth, intended to pay for bridge construction, and to answer for their contempt of an earlier summons; with endorsements on the reverse by Samuel Gallup, sheriff, and Samuel Little, deputy sheriff.
Dates
- Creation: 1704 October 30
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Ink on paper; 1 page (24 x 19 cm.) on 1 sheet. Red wax seal upper left. Docketing and endorsements on verso.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository