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Ball, Farling, 1730-1805 [Henry A. Bennett v. Farling Ball on charge of trespass]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.126 Author/Creator: Ball, Farling, 1730-1805 Place Written: Loudon County, Virginia Type: Document signed Date: 18 March 1791 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 33 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Counter-signed by George Muir and John Davis. Fines Ball 9 pounds for trespassing on Bennett's property. Includes bill for 4 pounds, 5 shillings and 10 pence in court fees.

Ball, Farling, 1730-1805
Bennett, Henry Astley, fl. 1787-1793
Muir, George, fl. 1791
David, John, fl. 1791

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