Jacob French, Seth Padelford, "Presentment against Ebenezer Peirce", 1777 June
File — Box: 1, Folder: 89
Identifier: MSN/COL 2717-90
Jacob French, Seth Padelford, "Presentment against Ebenezer Peirce," Recto
Jacob French, Seth Padelford, "Presentment against Ebenezer Peirce," Verso
Scope and Contents
A Bristol County Court of General Sessions jury presentment signed by Jacob French, jury foreman, and Seth Padelford, prosecuting attorney, alleging that Ebenezer Peirce, of Taunton, stole twenty-five paper bills of Continental currency, valued at $7 each (for a total of $175, equivalent to £52 10s), from Samuel Hathaway. An addendum indicates that Peirce pleaded and was found not guilty.
Dates
- Creation: 1777 June
Conditions Governing Access
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Ink on paper; 1 page (25 x 21 cm.) on 1 sheet. Docketing on verso.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository