James S. Fruit, L. R. Burk, and John L. Blangy Deposition, 1864

File — Box: 4250.001, Folder: 23

Deposition of James S. Fruit, L. R. Burk, and John L. Blangy, 1864

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a deposition by James S. Fruit, L. R. Burk, and John L. Blangy, attesting to their attendance at a court case in Henderson County, Kentucky, on September 3, 1864. In the case, three men--J.W. Henderson, G.W. Scott, and Moses Harris--were tried for attemping to help Newton, an enslaved man who had escaped, to cross the Ohio River and join the Union Army. Newton's owner was Archibald Dixon.

Dates

1864

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Materials are in English. One item is in German.

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