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L 51-1868-N. C.

Henderson N. C.
Nov. 14th 1868.

Lamberton E. T.
Agent

States that he has investigated the case of the men confined in Louisburg Jail, as requested in communication of 4" inst. and find they were arrested under a capias issued by the Superior Court of Franklin Co. on indictment found by the Grand Jury of that Co.  The men with exception of one are at Liberty having given bonds for their appearance at Court &c.

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Transcription Notes:
https://definitions.uslegal.com/c/capias/ Capias Law and Legal Definition. A capias is a warrant or order for arrest of a person, typically issued by the judge or magistrate in a case. A capias is commonly issued for a failure to appear in court. (Great information -- thanks! -- Beth)