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Title
Sheriff Security Bond
Subject
James Gooch
Description
This bond was signed by James Gooch, Edmund Swift, David Swift, William Longan, William Walton, and Thomas Gooch on June 8, 1863 to ensure the character of the sheriff. If the sheriff were to show false character during his two year term, the men were expected to pay a large sum of one hundred and fifteen thousand dollars. The bond was a method of making sure that law officials and other elected persons would responsibly uphold the law.
Source
Louisa County Historical Society Archives
Publisher
Louisa County Historical Society
Date
June 8, 1863
Format
Document
Type
Document
Identifier
054_2008_1_122
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