Motion regarding prosecution of enemies of the state
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Draft motion by John Laurance (Lawrence), attorney for unnamed defendant for dismissal of indictment under the Forfeiture Act of 1779, citing Art. 6 of the peace treaty between the United States and Great Britain, 1783.
Identifier
NYSA_JN522-17_P_2010
NYSA_JN522-17_P_2010
Date Original
July 30 1784
July 30 1784
Language
English
English
Source
New York State Archives. New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (New York). Pleadings and Other Civil and Criminal Court Documents. JN522-17. P-2010.
New York State Archives. New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (New York). Pleadings and Other Civil and Criminal Court Documents. JN522-17. P-2010.
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