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Box MSS-007.002

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Summons, 1796 June 25

 File — Box: MSS-007.002, Folder: 51
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Constable of Hempstead is commanded to summons David V[an] Cott, Jr. to appear before Richard Jackson on Saturday, the 2nd of July, at "two of the clock in the afternoon" to answer to Jacob Seaman in a plea of trespass on the case for damages of £10 or under. Dated 25th of June, 1796 and signed by Richard Jackson, Justice. Writing on back details execution of summons by Felix Fowler, Constable.

Dates: 1796 June 25

Release of dower legacy, undated

 File — Box: MSS-007.002, Folder: 48
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Release of dower legacy by Elizabeth Jackson. Ms. Jackson releases the legacy she received by right of dower from her deceased husband to her two sons, DJ & JJ, and their heirs. This also includes real estate she received.

Dates: undated

Jury Venire Summons, 1796 February 1

 File — Box: MSS-007.002, Folder: 53
Note Constable of South Hempstead is commanded to summons twelve "good and lawfull men being freeholders of the Town of South Hempstead" to appear before Richard Jackson, Esq. on Monday, the 1st of February, at "seven of the clock in the afternoon." They should not be kin to Joseph Rock, William Alboon (plaintiffs), or Thomas Farrington (defendant); additionally, they should not have an interest in the suit. Dated 1st of February, 1796 and signed by Richard Jackson, Justice. No jury list is...
Dates: 1796 February 1

Sworn testimony in the case of John Stilwill vs. Wright Nichols, 1798 July 23

 File — Box: MSS-007.002, Folder: 52
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This document records the testimony of Alexander McGregor, James Walters, and James A. M. Grady [McGrady?] about the condition of a horse which was hired from John Stilwill. Dated July 23rd, 1798. It is unsigned but is in Richard Jackson's handwriting.

Dates: 1798 July 23

Receipt, 1770 June 22

 File — Box: MSS-007.002, Folder: 1
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Receipt for payment in full of 3 shillings and 6 pence to Jacob Jackson by Richard Jackson. Dated 22nd of June, 1770 and signed by Jacob Jackson.

Dates: 1770 June 22

Promissory note, 1737 March 24

 File — Box: MSS-007.002, Folder: 2
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Richard Jackson promises to pay £2, 11 shillings, 3 pence to Edward Cassaty for value received. Witnessed by Joseph Barney and signed by Richard Jackson. Dated 24th of March 1737/8. The back of the promissory note contains what appears to be someone's handwriting exercise. The maxim "One moments plesure brings often times sin and sorowe" is repeated 7 times (though the last word is cut off all but the first line).

Dates: 1737 March 24

Receipts, 1799 October 17; 1801 June 6

 File — Box: MSS-007.002, Folder: 3
Note This document contains two different items, one on each side. The front of the document contains what appears to be a receipt for cloth purchases. One purchase was made on October 17, 1799 by Richard Jackson of 12 yards of cloth for 10 pence per yard, for a total of £1, 2 shillings, 11 pence. Another purchase was made on November 1, 1800 by Micah Jackson of 25 yards at 11 pence per yard, for a total of £1, 6 shillings, 3 pence. The back of the document contains a receipt for payment to...
Dates: 1799 October 17; 1801 June 6

Receipt, 1789 July 20

 File — Box: MSS-007.002, Folder: 4
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Receipt for payment of £5 by Richard Jackson as partial payment of note held by Abraham Skinner. Signed by Catherine Skinner. Dated July 20, 1789.

Dates: 1789 July 20

Copy of memorandum, 1783 October 4

 File — Box: MSS-007.002, Folder: 5
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Copy of memorandum evidencing a loan made to Richard and Jacob Jackson by Samuel Seaman in the amount of £91-4-1 to Richard and £367-8-6 to Jacob. Dated October 4, 1783 and signed by Samuel Seaman.

Dates: 1783 October 4