Writ of capias ad satisfaciendum against Dempsey Watts 1773 February 24

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:
Great Britain. Sovereign (1760-1820 : George III)
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Document authorizes the sheriff of Norfolk County to bring in a debtor for trial in Williamsburg to satisfy a grevience by Patience Lockhart.

Biographical / historical:

George III (George William Frederick; 4 June 1738 – 29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 25 October 1759 until 1 January 1801, and thereafter of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death. He was concurrently Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (Hanover), and thus Archtreasurer and Prince-Elector of the Holy Roman Empire, and later King of Hanover.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1997
Arrangement:

1 item.

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

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Debt, Imprisonment for, Virginia