Summons for the Commonwealth of Virginia

Archive

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Summons for the Commonwealth of Virginia

Entry/Object ID

ARC578

Scope and Content

Summons for the Commonwealth of Virginia for John Retter(?), to appear before Justice of the Peace Israel Russell on July 1, 1855 to settle a debt. Signed by Russell. Russell was one of the hostages held by John Brown during the raid at Harpers Ferry.

Acquisition

Accession

191

Source or Donor

Murtaugh, Michael

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

NB: No Deed of Gift on record for this donor as of 2/12/14

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

1855

Archive Size/Extent

Single page, printed text with handwriting on both sides. Measures 6.25" x 5.75"

Archive Notes

Date(s): 1855 June 18