A colonial-era summons

Collection — Box: 1, Folder: 8

Identifier: Mss-092

Staff Only

Scope and Content Note

A colonial-era summons, purchased from the Philadelphia Rare Books & Manuscripts Company. Broadside dated 1739. Lyde Byfield, clerk of the court, issues a summons for Jacob Sheaf, a Boston brewer, to appear in court on a charge of trespass brought by John Jekyl of Cambridge.

Dates

Creation: 1739

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to researchers by appointment.

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Extent

0.04 Linear Feet (1 folder )

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

A colonial-era summons (1739). Jacob Sheaf, a Boston brewer, is summoned to appear in court on a charge of trespass brought by John Jekyl of Cambridge.

Custodial History

Originally part of the Allyn K. Ford Collection held by the Minnesota Historical Society. The summons was deaccessioned from the Allyn K. Ford Collection in 2010.