Special court proceedings, 1728-1752 1728-1736, 1751-1752.

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Special court proceedings, 1728-1752 1728-1736, 1751-1752.

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Record of Council members sitting as a Court of Oyer and Terminer. Used only for particular occasions, such courts sat to "inquire, hear, and determine all treasons, felonies, and misdemeanors." Entries summarize cases heard and include charges, depositions, and final disposition. Some cases involve manumission and murder of slaves. Volumes are original and transcriptions of court proceedings.

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Maryland State Archives

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