{"product_id":"19th-c-manuscript-expense-account-prisoner-pursuit-new-england-towns-ephemera","title":"19th C. Manuscript Expense Account: Prisoner Pursuit, New England Towns Ephemera","description":"Description:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffered for sale is a detailed, original 19th-century manuscript account of costs for law enforcement services. This handwritten document provides a fascinating, granular look at the logistics of prisoner transport and pursuit in early New England.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItemized Expenses:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eService\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSummoning witnesses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTravel – 5 miles each\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCash paid out at Lovell, April 24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCash paid out at Conway, April 30\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOfficer in NH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaid aid in arresting prisoner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor horse hire going after officer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor horse hire conveying prisoner 6 miles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo Meserve \u0026amp; W. S. Conner for keepers, 1 night\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaid board of keepers at Bartlett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor conveying prisoner to state line\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaid tavern bill at Bartlett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaid Mr. Wyman for himself, horse, and nag from state line Fryeburg to Bridgton and aid through the day\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTavern bill at Fryeburg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConveying prisoner to court\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaid R. H. Gardner for horse and wagon to Fryeburg, Sweden, Lovell, Conway, and Bartlett and back\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy time, 2 days and 1 night pursuing prisoner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis document serves as a primary source regarding the costs associated with the administration of justice during this period, detailing the high expenses related to travel and boarding during multi-day pursuits. The document shows expected signs of age, including fold lines and minor edge wear, consistent with a working legal ledger from this era.","brand":"The Vintage Paper Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58739926892704,"sku":null,"price":84.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/6284\/0992\/files\/586e2db5-ae3d-479c-9fda-f608bc2ac0fd.jpg?v=1787099415","url":"https:\/\/vintagepapervault.com\/products\/19th-c-manuscript-expense-account-prisoner-pursuit-new-england-towns-ephemera","provider":"Vintage Paper Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}