Thomas Church, "Frank Towning recognizance", 1712/1713 January 19
Scope and Contents
A memorandum written and signed by Thomas Church, justice of the peace, recording a bond of recognizance entered by Frank Towning, described as "an Indian Man of Tiverton," with Benjamin Chase, also of Tiverton, as surety, in the amount of £5 each. They are recognized on condition that Towning appear before the Bristol County Court of General Sessions to answer the complaint of Towning's wife Sarah, an "Indian Squaa," that he had left her for another woman.
Dates
- Creation: 1712/1713 January 19
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Ink on paper; 1 page (17 x 19 cm.) on 1 sheet. Docketing on verso.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository