Isaac Hasbrouck of New Paltz was accused of assaulting Hugo Freer. He beat, wounded, and bruised Hugo Freer so that his ear bled. Hasbrouck pleaded guilty and threw himself upon the Court. He was ordered to pay 20 shillings. During the same session...
Record of the meeting of the Justices of the Peace, March 26, 1718. James, a slave, is accused of burglary and sentenced to be whipped at seven different locations around Kingston, NY.
Law passed March 8, 1773 that made it illegal to fire guns from December 31 to January 2. If a white person is found guilty of breaking this law he or she would have to pay a fine of 20 shillings or serve 1 month in jail. If a slave is found guilty...
Record of the court case against Dirck, a slave of Jan Heermans. Dirck was accused of stealing three shillings worth of cakes, cookies, or ginger bread from Thomas Van Steenburgon, and was sentenced to be whipped on the naked back.
