Fullerton, Alexander, fl. 1785-1787 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.03698-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
11 November 1787
Author/Creator
Fullerton, Alexander, fl. 1785-1787
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
2 p. : docket ; Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 17.8 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Discusses a court case in which Samuel Shaw is defending himself against a Mr. Holker. Reports that the jury has been dismissed, having been unable to agree on a verdict. After polling the jury, Fullerton has found that eight of the jury members were in favor of awarding Mr. Holker $2300 with interest, and the other four were in favor of awarding Mr. Holker double that amount. Believes that Mr. Shaw does not stand a good chance of winning when a new trial is called, though Shaw's lawyers are still optimistic. Suggests it might be beneficial to remove it directly to the Supreme Court. Asks Knox to provide his opinion.

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