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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
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Recognizance, charged with assault and battery on Joseph Good, Samuel Good; rioting.
Bill of costs.
Additional name: Edward Dehaven, Harman Dehaven, Jacob Zell, Henry Zell, Jasper Hand, Jacob Jenkins, Christian Schnider, Jacob Schnider Jr., Michael Sargison, Abraham Foltz, Edward Davis.
2 items, 2 pieces
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Recognizance, charged with riot at the house of Henry Slaymaker.
Additional names: David Crawford, Thomas Ennix, Alexander Dick, Robert McEllve, Edward Mott, Matthias Thomas, William Fordney, Mary Robinson, George Graff.
Recognizance to testify about assault and battery on David Boyle and David Crawford.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
