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Additional Notes
African-American.
Also: James Harkless, pilot from Middletown; Tobias.
Recognizance, suspicion of assault and battery on John Swenk, with intent to kill and rob.
Recognizance, suspicion of robbing John Erisman.
Depositions and examinations of Glasgow Paines, Henry Kann, Christina Kann, Isaac Dunbar, William Shepler, John Hurdow, Daniel Erisman, John Longenecker, John Sharer, John Swenk.
14 items, 14 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Recognizance, for counterfeiting and forging banknotes.
Recognizance for Charles Montfort for charged with aiding and assisting Henry Merklein in forging bank notes.
Depositions of John Dady, George Kintzel, Charles Montfort, Henry Merklein, Adam Konigmacher, John Ruth, Jacob Bricker, George Leed, Frederick Schlott.
Summons for Charles McKeeve.
Additional names: John Dady, Daniel Haines, Charles McKeeve, George Kintzel, Daniel Merkle, Abraham Konigmacher, John Root, Jacob Bricker, George Leed, Frederick Schlott.
11 items, 11 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
This collection consists of papers generated by John Erisman in his position as Justice of the Peace. These papers are largely receipts, contracts, promissory notes, and judgments. There are many names listed on the documents.
