A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Return of the Constable of Lebanon Twp., return Abraham Cornman, Henry Smith to sell liquor by the pint and John Renalt. Constable William Clark.
Return of the Constable of Little Britain Twp., return James Gillerest and John Gibones for retailing spirits by the [smalls] and Abraham Willson for selling rum by the quart and gallon.
Return of the Constable of Drumore Twp., return John Long, John Crawford, and Hugh Long who sells rum and cider by the small measure. William Crawford Constable.
Return of the Constable of Lampeter Twp., return Joseph Haynes, John Clark, and Casper Keylor for selling rum, wine and cider by small measure. Jacob Hains Constable.
Return of the Constable of Strasburg Twp., return John Fouts and John Ferree for selling rum and wine by small measure. Henry Fults Constable.
5 items, 6 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
