Constable of Hempstead is commanded to summons Silus [Silas?] Whitson to appear before Richard Jackson on the 7th of October at "two of the clock in the afternoon" to answer to Jacob Seaman for damages of £10 or under. Dated 27th of September, 1797 and signed by Richard Jackson, Justice. Writing on back indicates summons was executed by Felix Fowler, Constable.