New York (State). Court of Common Pleas (City and County of New York). Sheriff's writs - sheriff's returns, 1765-1845. - View Resource

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New York (State). Court of Common Pleas (City and County of New York). Sheriff's writs - sheriff's returns, 1765-1845.

Title

Sheriff's writs - sheriff's returns, 1765-1845.

Resource Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155522050

Abstract

Reports by New York County Sheriff of compliance with court-ordered writs. Records relate to detention in civil suits, and bonds posted as surety for an individual's appearence in further proceedings. Writs noted were usually capiases, inquiries, and venires.

Extent

6 cubic ft.

Holding Repository

Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 6879976

Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

Related Entities

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New York (N.Y. : County). Sheriff.

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New York (State). Court of Common Pleas (City and County of New York)

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