John Cary, "Presentment against Philip Tabor", 1708 October 12
Scope and Contents
A document written and signed by John Cary, clerk, recording a Bristol County Court of General Sessions grand jury presentment against Philip Tabor, of Tiverton, Massachusetts, charging him with disturbing the peace. Cary notes that Tabor pleaded not guilty. The endorsement of John Bosworth, jury foreman, appears on the reverse, where it is noted that the jury found the presentment billa vera, or a "true bill," i.e., backed by sufficient evidence to warrant a petit jury trial.
Dates
- Creation: 1708 October 12
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Ink on paper; 1 page (20 x 16 cm.) on 1 sheet. Docketing and endorsement on verso.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository