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Official court document from Clay County, Mississippi, dated March 1882, involving a criminal charge of grand larceny. The filing addresses procedural and evidentiary issues raised by the defense, including whether proper jurisdiction existed and whether the defendant had been adequately recognized or examined before indictment. The document reflects the legal mechanics of post–Reconstruction Mississippi, where poverty and property crimes such as theft were aggressively prosecuted and deeply tied to survival. Handwritten and filed in the Circuit Court, it shows how justice operated on paper during a time when minor crimes could carry life-altering consequences. A compelling primary-source glimpse into Southern criminal law and daily hardship in the late 19th century.
This document comes from a larger group of original 19th-century Mississippi court records acquired firsthand during archival work. Additional documents from the same era and region are listed separately. Collectors or researchers interested in multiple pieces are welcome to reach out.
đź“Ź CONDITION
Good antique condition consistent with age. Original folds from court filing, toning, edge wear, and ink bleed-through present. Handwriting remains legible. Please review photos for full condition details.
📦 SHIPPING
Ships flat between archival boards in a protective sleeve.
USPS First Class or Ground Advantage with tracking.
