Summons for witnesses Charles M. McKnight, James J. Beekman, Sarah Conolly, and Ann McClean in trial of Hannah, a Black woman, 1785 May 31

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Summary

Creator:
New York (State). Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery (New York County), creator
Abstract:
New York County's Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery was the court of criminal jurisdiction, especially for crimes punishable by life imprisonment or death. Summons from the Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery in New York City dated 1785 May 31 for Doctor Charles M. McKnight, James J. Beekman, Sarah Conolly (also spelled Conoly), and Ann McClean (also spelled McClain) to serve as witnesses the following day against Hannah, a Black woman who was indicted for "Murder of a Bastard Child."
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet (1 item)
Language:
Materials in English
Research Center:
Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture
Collection ID:
RL.11534

Background

Scope and content:

Summons from the Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery in New York City dated 1785 May 31 for Doctor Charles M. McKnight, James J. Beekman, Sarah Conolly (also spelled Conoly), and Ann McClean (also spelled McClain) to serve as witnesses the following day against Hannah, a Black woman who was indicted for "Murder of a Bastard Child."

Biographical / historical:

New York County's Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery was the court of criminal jurisdiction, especially for crimes punishable by life imprisonment or death.

Acquisition information:
The Summons for witnesses Charles M. McKnight, James J. Beekman, Sarah Conolly, and Ann McClean in trial of Hannah, a Black woman, 1785 May 31 was received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2015.
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Processed by Alice Poffinberger, October, 2017

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2015-0050-LUBMSS009

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Summons for witnesses Charles M. McKnight, James J. Beekman, Sarah Conolly, and Ann McClean in trial of Hannah, a Black woman, 1785 May 31, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

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