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United States VS Rose Manson (Colored) Charge Grand Larceny. Specification- In this, that she, Rose Manson (colored) did on or about the night of Feb 21st 1866, unlawfully & feloniously take, steal and carry away from the premises of Fredrick Kleresahl on Broad street in the City of Richmond, Twenty five dollars U.S. Currency, and a vest valued at Five dollars with the intention of appropriating the same to her own use and benefit. Plea Not Guilty Fredrick Kleresahl being duly [?] [?] recognize the prisoner Ros Manson (colored) She was my servant and has been in my employ since the 1st o this month. Night before last when I retired I left my vest (in the pocket of which there was twenty five dollars U.S. Currency) lying on my bureau about two feet from my bed. As soon as I arose yesterday morning I missed the vest and it's contents. I have not seen them since. The accused slept in a room adjoining my room The door between the rooms was never locked. No person could enter the