Entry/Object ID
CC.0578Collection
1839-1869 Platte County, Missouri, Circuit Court DocketArchive Items Details
Description
Jury finds for Plaintiff Guthrie against Basye. "We the jury find for the plaintiff and assess the value of the plaintiffs interest in the Negroes in the petition mention at the sum of $400 and we assess the damages for the detention of said Negroes at the sum of $40.00." The Court orders Basye return to Guthrie "...a certain Negro girl named Harriett, a very deep black color about 5 foot high and 16 years old or pay $500.00." Missouri Archives Judicial Records Historical Database (no images available) indicates "Case began before Weston Court of Common Pleas; moved by change of venue to circuit court. Regarding possession of a female slave named Harriet."Date(s) of Creation
9/1/1860Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
HarriettName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Guthrie, MoumanOther Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Circuit Court Docket Vol. H 1859-1860Copyright
Copyright Details
© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
6/5/2025Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Robin NavaDate
7/5/2025General Notes
Note
1860.09.01 Cir.H.607 Guthrie vs Basye.jpg
1860.09.01 Cir.H.607 Guthrie vs Basye.pdfNote
BAAC workbook: 1839-1869 Circuit Court Docket CatalogIt version.xlsx [Circuit MJRHD 02.14.26]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
09/01/1860: Mouman Guthrie vs. Henry Basye - Damages (Harriett)
