Newberry Library - Examination of Joshua Ompatawin, an Indian of Weston Mass., 1720/21 Feb. 17

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Open book Examination of Joshua Ompatawin, an Indian of Weston Mass., 1720/21 Feb. 17

Title Examination of Joshua Ompatawin, an Indian of Weston Mass., 1720/21 Feb. 17

Creator Fullam, Francis

Date 1721

Place Massachusetts, Massachusetts--Weston, Middlesex County (Mass.), Weston (Mass.)

Language English

Subjects Horse stealing, Massachuset Indians, Trials

Description Forms part of the Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection (Newberry Library)
Certified and signed: Fra. Fullam, Justice of peace.

Summary Examination by Francis Fullam, Justice of the Peace, dated Feb. 17, 1721 of Joshua Ompatawin. In this document Ompatawin, an Indian, is accused of stealing James Biglo's black mare from a barn in Watertown. Following the facts set forth in the case, Ompatawin admits his guilt in a set of three questions asked by Fullam.

Extent 1 item (1 leaf) ; 31 cm

Format Examinations, Manuscripts, American

Archival Collection Title Edward E. Ayer Collection

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

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Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Call Number Ayer MS 305

BibID 138874

Size 2088px × 3425px 20.50 MB

IIIF Resource Type Canvas

Filename 991388748805867_Ayer_MS_305_00001.tif

Unique Identifier NL11IAGG