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The State of Alabama--Madison County, Robert S. Spragins, Clerk, "To Any Sheriff Of The State" Court Summons for Witnesses, "John E. & Saul Townsend, Exec. of Edmond Townsend" and the "slaves, the property of said Edmond Townsend, dead, to wit: Alsey, Juan, Charles, Ralph,..., Sterling, Patrick, Martin,--", 1853-08-22

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 58

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection consists of letters, envelopes, legal papers such as depositions and court summonings, and a ledger.

Dates

  • Creation: 1853-08-22

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research in the Archives & Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 Linear feet (2 Boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Abstract

These witnesses are testifying in the case, The State of Alabama, plaintiff, vs. Armstead, a slave, defendant.

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
M. Louis Salmon Library
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