Box MSS-007.001
Contains 77 Results:
Summons, 1797 March 7
The sheriff of Litchfield County is ordered to attach the goods or estate of Joseph Dunbar and, failing that, to seize his person so that he will appear before Daniel Potter, Justice of the Peace on 22nd March at "11 o'clock in the fore noon" and answer for to Elisha Frost for the sum of £7, 9 shillings, and 5 pence with lawful interest. Dated 7th March, 1797 and signed by David Smith, Justice of the Peace. Writing on back details the execution of the summons by the constable.
Summons, 1796 February 8
Summoning Joab Camp to appear before Daniel Potter, Justice of the Peace for Litchfield County on the 23rd of February at 1 o'clock in the afternoon to answer to Solomon Cowles, Zenas Cowles, and [Jobe?] Langdon for the total sum of £1, 10 shillings. Dated 8th of February, 1796 and signed by Dan[iel] Potter, Justice of the Peace. Writing on the back detail the execution of the summons by Isaac [?], Indifferent Person.
Summons: The sheriff of New London County is commanded to summons Robert Stodden of Groton to appear before Benadam Gallup, Justice of the Peace, on the 29th of December at 1 o'clock in the afternoon to answer to Elisha Williams a total of £2.00 (from the original 40 shillings owned). Dated 19th of December, 1785 and signed by Amos Gere, Justice of the Peace. Writing on the back details the execution of the summons by the constable., December 19, 1785
Summons, 1798 August 19
The constable of Hempstead is commanded to summons Richard Seaman to appear before Richard Jackson, Justice of the Peace, on Friday, 24th of August at "Two of the clock in the afternoon" at the house of the Widow Sarah Seaman to answer to Eliphabet Oakley for damages of £10 or under. Dated 19th of August, 1798 and signed by Richard Jackson, Justice. Writing on back details execution of summons by Felix Fowler, Constable.
Summons, 1798 July 13
The constable of Hempstead is commanded to summons William Weeks to appear before Richard Jackson, Justice of the Peace, on the 24th of July at 2 o'clock in the afternoon to answer to Joshua [R.?] Smith for damages of £10 or under. Dated 13th of July, 1798 and signed by Richard Jackson, Justice. Writing on the back details execution of the summons by Felix Fowler, Constable.
Writ of Execution of Civil Judgment for Joseph Vand Warters[?] v. Nehemiah Chesher [Chester?], 1794 December 26
The constable of the town of Oysterbay is ordered to levy the property of Nehemiah Chesher [Chester?] for damages of 4 shillings and 3 pence, along with 7 shillings and 3 pence costs. Dated 26th of December 1794 and signed by Richard Jackson, Justice. Writing on back indicating amount to be collected and case name.
Summons, 1798 October 3
Constable of Hempstead is commanded to summons William Weeks to appear before Richard Jackson, Justice of the Peace, on the 13th of October at "two of the clock in the afternoon" to answer for damages of £10 or under. Dated 3rd of October, 1798 and signed by Rich[ard] Jackson, Justice.
Receipt, 1754 May 6
Receipt for payment of £15, 19 shillings, 7 pence on behalf of Benj[amin] [?]. Dated 6th of May, 1754 and signed by [?] Horton.
Dispute order, 1798 July 23
Order placing dispute between John Stillwill, Plaintiff, and Wright Nichols, Defendant, before Richard Jackson, Justice of the Peace. Dated July 23, 1798 and signed by James Boole, Jr.
Summons, 1797 February 25
Constable of Hempstead is commanded to summons John Smith, son of Cornwell Smith, to appear before Richard Jackson, Justice of the Peace, on the 6th of March at "two of the clock afternoon" to answer Benjamin Raynor, son of Joel Raynor, in an action for damages of £10 or under. Dated 25th of February, 1797 and signed by Richard Jackson, Justice. Writing on the back has unknown meaning in context, possibly damages calculation.