Subpoena, 22 May 1845–A [State of Illinois v. Williams et al.]
Source Note
, Subpoena, to Sheriff [], for Michael Barnes, Levi Street, Robert Smith, Joseph Hawley, and William Baldwin, , Hancock Co., IL, 22 May 1845, State of IL v. Williams et al. (Hancock Co., IL, Circuit Court 1845); printed form with manuscript additions in unidentified handwriting; certified by in handwriting of J. H. Baker, 22 May 1845; notation printed with manuscript additions by John Peyton, , IL, [between 22 and 24 May 1845]; notation printed with manuscript additions probably by , [between 22 and 24 May 1845]; docket printed with manuscript additions by J. H. Baker, [, Hancock Co., IL, 24 May 1845]; notation by J. H. Baker, 24 May 1845; two pages; Hancock County Courthouse, Carthage, IL. Includes seal. Images courtesy of Joseph Johnstun.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, To the of said —Greeting:
WE COMMAND YOU TO SUMMONMichael Barn[e]s Levi Street Robert F. Smith Joseph Hawley William Baldwin if to be found in your , personally to be and appear before the Circuit Court of said , at the Court House, in , on the 22nd day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five to testify, and the truth to speak, in relation to a certain matter in controversy, now depending in the said Court, between The People of the State of plaintiffs, and and Others defendants at the instance of the said Plaintiffs laying aside all pretences and excuses whatsoever, under the penalty of what the law directs. And make due return of this writ, and the manner in which you execute the same.
[seal]
WITNESS, Clerk of our said Circuit Court, at , this 22nd day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five