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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03697 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0082] October-December 1787 |
| Title | Extract from a letter of George Jay |
| Date | 10 November 1787 |
| Author | Joy, George (fl. 1786-1795) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses an accusation made against Samuel Shaw and the court proceedings. Reports that testimony depicted Shaw as a man of good character. Left before the end of proceedings, but believes that "nothing had then been said which I conceived could induce a verdict unfavorable to Shaw." However, as the jury is taking a long time to deliberate, there may be points in the case that he missed hearing. Considers some of the legal questions involved in the case. |
| Subjects | Law Morality and Ethics Judiciary Finance |
| People | Joy, George (fl. 1786-1795) Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) |
| Theme | Law |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |