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Ebenezer Brenton, John Barney, Jonathan Thayer, "Warrant of contempt against John Rosher", 1719 April 22

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 29
Identifier: MSN/COL 2717-30
Ebenezer Brenton, John Barney, Jonathan Thayer, "Warrant of contempt against John Rosher," Recto
Ebenezer Brenton, John Barney, Jonathan Thayer, "Warrant of contempt against John Rosher," Recto
Ebenezer Brenton, John Barney, Jonathan Thayer, "Warrant of contempt against John Rosher," Verso
Ebenezer Brenton, John Barney, Jonathan Thayer, "Warrant of contempt against John Rosher," Verso

Scope and Contents

A document written and signed by Ebenezer Brenton, clerk, directing the sheriff to arrest John Rosher, of Taunton, and bring him before the Bristol County Court of General Sessions to answer for his contempt of a summons. Rosher had been previously summoned by the court to answer a charge of failing to attend public worship. The endorsements of John Barney, deputy sheriff, and Jonathan Thayer, constable of Taunton, appear on the reverse. Thayer reports being refused entrance to the house at which he suspects Rosher was staying. 

Dates

  • Creation: 1719 April 22

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Language of Materials

English

Physical Description

Ink on paper; 1 page (21 x 17 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

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