Trial Report Draft, 12 May 1844 [F. M. Higbee v. JS–A on Habeas Corpus]
Source Note
Trial Report, Draft, , Hancock Co., IL, [12–15] May 1844, F. M. Higbee v. JS–A on Habeas Corpus (Nauvoo, IL, Municipal Court 1844). Inscribed [12 May 1844]; handwriting of ; docket and notation by , [, Hancock Co., IL, 12 May 1844]; notation by , [ca. 12 May 1844]; two pages; JS Office Papers, CHL. Includes seal.
that this suit was instituted through malice. private pique & corruption, <which> and ought not to be countenanced, & it is orderd by the court that said pay the costs ofcourt.
[seal]
In Testimny wherof I have herunto set my hand <& affixed said> & seal of cout at the City of this 8th day of May 1844
Clerk
Two of Mr Smiths most important witnesses being out of the on duringthe <the day of> Trial, we subjoin their affidavit which are as follows