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Court presentments of non-appearance and contempt, December 1763–January 1764

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16th December 1763

A series of court presentments documenting failures to appear before Deemsters and other officials, and contempt of court. Various officers (Coroners, Lockmans, Sergeants) present cases on behalf of plaintiffs, with defendants charged to appear before Deemsters Taubman and Lace, the Collector, or the Governor, but who failed to comply. All defendants stand in mercy of fines.

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  • md:20260218_132257.md
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Notes

  • Abbreviated abbreviations throughout (M^r, Deems^ter, Cor^r, etc.). Some abbreviated words with superscript or contracted forms. Page numbered '11' at top. Marginal notations 'God' appear multiple times (possibly original marks or prayers).

Language

  • English