Writ of capias ad satisfaciendum against Henry Halstead 1779 April 30

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528

Summary

Creator:
Virginia. General Court
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia to the sheriff of Norfolk County. Orders the sheriff to bring Henry Halstead before the justices at the next General Court in Williamsburg to satisfy Simon Halstead, to whom Henry owes 87 pounds of tobacco and 30 shillings current money. Judgement is for N5 currency or 1,000 pounds of tobacco, with 351 pounds of tobacco in damages. Witnessed by Joseph Jones, a justice of the Court, and signed by John May.

Biographical / historical:

The General Courts of Virginia are part of the Judicial Branch of the Commonwealth's government.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1965.
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 item.