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Circular: Unengrossed Printed Complaint for the Birth of a "Bastard Child". One page, 7.75" x 6.50", n.p., n.d. ...
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Circular: Unengrossed Printed Complaint for the Birth of a "Bastard Child". One page, 7.75" x 6.50", n.p., n.d. This form allowed a "single Woman" to accuse a man of "having begotten her with Child of said Bastard Child". With folds and some foxing. Near fine.More Information:
In part: "To the Keeper of the Gaol in said County, Greeting. . . . Whereas the said ___ now present before me, refuses to enter into a Recognizance, with sufficient Suret ___, for his personal Appearance at the next Circuit Court of Common Please . . . : You the said Keeper are hereby required to receive the said ___ into your Custody in said Gaol [jail], and him there safely to keep until he shall give Security as aforesaid, or be otherwise discharged by due Order of Law."
Auction Info
2009 October Grand Format Historical Manuscripts Auction #6031 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2009
16th-17th
Friday-Saturday
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