Papers, 1884-1888.

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Papers, 1884-1888.

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Letter books and account books kept by David Settle, whose office was in Greensboro, N.C. (Guilford County). Correspondence chiefly concerns law enforcement, and the account books contain records of salaries paid to deputy marshals.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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United States. Marshals Service

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The U.S. Marshals were formed by the Judiciary Act of 1789 in order to give the federal government enforcement power to apprehend fugitives and perform other odd jobs- such as the U.S. census (until 1870). Marshals were permitted to swear in Special Deputies and form posses to apprehend federal fugitives. Marshals could serve subpoenas, writs, warrants, summonses, handled all federal prisoners, and were able to distribute funds as ordered by federal courts. From the description of U....

Settle, David

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U.S. Marshal for the Western North Carolina District. From the description of Papers, 1884-1888. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 32794896 ...