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Proceedings of Provost Court for the Dist. of Fort Monroe Va from Oct 9th 1865 to Oct. 23rd 1865 inclusive. Capt J. A. Blake presiding - viz:

James c Jones white vs Cyrus Hale (col'd)} Action for damage for shooting and killing a cow. Oct 8th 1865  Judgment for Plaintiff for $40.00

Vs Joshua Hunt col'd}  chg theft - three specification Arraigned Oct 10th 1865 Pleads guilty to the charge and each specification. Sentence to serve one month on each of three specifications and to pay a fine of $40.00. 

Elizabeth Fantroy  vs John Matthews col'd} Violation of marriage contract.
Seduction. support of Bastard child. Oct 20th 1865.  Judgment that John Matthews pay Elizabeth Fantroy $120.00. George Chahorn appointed guardian for Plaintiff.

Vs Liam Johnson}  chg theft. Arrested by Detective, held under arrest for four weeks. Oct 23rd 1865. Pleads not guilty - No evidence appeared against him. Discharged.

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