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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 attempted rape of Rebecca Boyl.
Additional names: Terah Jones, Michael Axer Sr., George Redsecker, Rebecca Eberly, Christopher Wolfley, James Lynch, Frederick Byroade, John Heffley, John Eberly.
7 items, 8 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Recognizance, charged with assault; attempting to seduce Catharine Todd.
Examination of Catharine Todd.
Testimony of Catharine Todd's good character; signed by: David Kauffman, [4 signatures in German], Henry Strickler, Christian Martin, Samuel Patterson, John [Ream], John Hays Jr., Henry Cassel.
Additional names: James Todd, Joseph McJimsey.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
