Antique Pre Civil War Arrest Warrant Ohio W Dennison 1860 Extradition Document
DESCRIPTION
Original pre civil war 1860 apprehension papers for an escaped convict from La Salle county Illinois. The convict called Charles Hoy was sought by the authorities of La Salle in the jurisdiction of Ohio where he was though to be. The document is a legally signed piece by the then governor William Dennison (friend of Lincoln) for his apprehension, detention and return to the authority of the Sheriff Francis Warner of La Salle, Illinois. This document details his offenses and acts like an extradition order as it carries the official seal of the state of Ohio.
A great addition to your law or paper ephemera collection or retro home decor.
MEASUREMENTS
Document measures 12" by 8" wide and weighs 1.2oz.
CONDITION
In good clean condition with little sign of use (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).
Original pre civil war 1860 apprehension papers for an escaped convict from La Salle county Illinois. The convict called Charles Hoy was sought by the authorities of La Salle in the jurisdiction of Ohio where he was though to be. The document is a legally signed piece by the then governor William Dennison (friend of Lincoln) for his apprehension, detention and return to the authority of the Sheriff Francis Warner of La Salle, Illinois. This document details his offenses and acts like an extradition order as it carries the official seal of the state of Ohio.
A great addition to your law or paper ephemera collection or retro home decor.
MEASUREMENTS
Document measures 12" by 8" wide and weighs 1.2oz.
CONDITION
In good clean condition with little sign of use (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).
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