Thomas Church, Thomas Stodder, "Warrant for the arrest of Benjamin Corry (Cory), et al.", 1720 June 25
Scope and Contents
A document written and signed by Thomas Church, Bristol County justice of the peace, directing the sheriff to arrest Benjamin Corry (Cory), Benjamin Brownell, Robert Lanworthy (Langworthy), all of Little Compton, and to bring them before a justice of the peace to answer a complaint alleging that they had injured a plow horse and killed a mare belonging to James Dyer. The document also directs the sheriff to summon Constant Church, Jonathan Smith, William Briggs, and Thomas Brownell as witnesses; with endorsement on the reverse by Thomas Stodder, constable.
Dates
- Creation: 1720 June 25
Conditions Governing Access
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Ink on paper; 1 page (22 x 19 cm.) on 1 sheet. Red wax seal upper left. Docketing and endorsement on verso.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository