Warrant for the arrest of John Shermadine 1794 December 25

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
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Warrant for the arrest of John Shermadine, Manuscript #MS 1958.5, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Summary

Creator:
United States. District Court (Virginia)
Abstract:
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Warrant for the arrest of John Shermadine, Manuscript #MS 1958.5, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Background

Scope and content:

Warrant for the arrest of John Shermadine and the seizing of the ship "Turpin" (a.k.a. "Thipatu") to answer to Cyrus Griffin, Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Virginia. Trial to be held in Williamsburg {Virginia}. Printed form with manuscript insertions. Signed by W{illiam} Marshall, Clerk of the Court.

Biographical / historical:

None available.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1958.
Arrangement:

1 item.

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