The Papers of Roger B. Taney, 1792-1820

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366. AC.13

Benjn. Joy vs Carlton Tannehill

Petition

Subqa iss^d for Apprentice & del^d. Master.

Mr. Ritchie file this R. B. Taney

Frederick County to wit

Benjamin Joy the within mentioned Petitioner makes oath that the within mentioned Carlton Tannehill, was bound as an apprentice to him as is stated in the within petition -- and that the said Carlton absconded from his service on the day mentioned in the within Petition, and continued absent and absconding, during the time also therein mentioned, to recover satisfaction for which this Petition in filed -- and the said Benedict Joy verily believes that the said Carlton, and will abscond and fly from Justice to avoid the decision & judgment of the court on [ ] the within Petition, unless he is compelled by the court to give security for his appearance to answer & abide by the same

Sworn before me this 2^d day of August 1813 before Michl. Hauser