, , to Sheriff [], for Catharine Wilkey, Matilda Stafford, and Fanny Hartshorn, , Hancock Co., IL, 20 May 1844, Dana v. Brink (Hancock Co., IL, Circuit Court 1844); printed form with manuscript additions in handwriting of ; witnessed by , 20 May 1844; docket by , [, Hancock Co., IL], [20 May 1844]; notation by unidentified scribe, [, IL], [ca. 20 May 1844]; notation by unidentified scribe with signature of J. M. Spilman, 21 May 1844; two pages; Hancock County Courthouse, Carthage, IL; microfilm at FHL. Includes seal.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF , TO THE OF SAID , Greeting:
We command you to attach Catharin Wilky [Catharine Wilkey], Matilda Stafford & Fanny Hartshorn if to be found in your , and them safely keep so that you have their bodies before the Circuit Court of said in the case of against to answer for a contempt of said Court for having failed to attend as Witnesses.— when lawfully summoned and called for that purpose. And have you then and there this writ, and make return thereon in what manner you execute the same.
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WITNESS, , Clerk of our said Circuit Court at , this 20. day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-four