Affidavit by Grand Juror Gurdon Bishop in Waterford, Connecticut, Attesting to a Breach of the Peace, February 20, 1828 with Decision of the Court., February 20, 1828
Scope and Contents
Two fragile handwritten documents, 8" x 12 1/4" and 8" x 9 1/4", originally attached. Written by multiple hands, the documents lay out the complaint, warrant for arrest and judgment against two minor youths for disturbing the peace by firing a long gun on the Sabbath. They were found guilty and fined $1.00 plus court costs of $8.94 and sheriff fees of $3.85. An itemized list of the costs is included. The larger sheet of paper is watermarked A H Hubbard [Norwich, Connecticut]. See Gravell, Miller and Walsh, American Watermarks, pp 98, 273-4.
Dates
- Creation: February 20, 1828
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public and must be used in the John M.K. Davis Reading Room of the Watkinson Library, Trinity College Library, Hartford, Connecticut. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws when using this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Folder(s)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Watkinson Library - Archival Collections Repository
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