"A Hog Thief in Trouble"

Title

Subject

The Law, Crime and Punishment

Description

An August 12, 1868 Florence, AL Literary Index newspaper article reporting on the arrest of freedman Jack Bailey of Florence for stealing a hog belonging to fellow-freedmen Abraham Rice and Lewis Moore.

After a hearing before Esq. Crow Bailey was bound over for the sum of $50 for his appearance at circuit court. Not being able to make bail Bailey was remanded to the county jail until his appearance at court.

Creator

Literary Index

Source

Literary Index

Date

1868-08-12

Contributor

Lee Freeman

Rights

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Format

Jpeg

Language

English

Type

Still Image

Files

Aug 12 1868 p 3 Lit Index Hog Thief in Trouble.JPG

Collection