AGENCY: District Court (Third District)

SERIES: 4879
TITLE: U.S. Commissioner Harmel Pratt's criminal docket book
DATES: 1889-1892.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphanumerical.

DESCRIPTION: This volume dockets actions taken in criminal cases before Commissioner Pratt. Each case recorded includes parties' names, date and actions taken; charges are usually stated with notation of the complaint being filed. Cases pertain to adultery, unlawfully taking fish from public waters, rape , larceny, gambling, selling liquor, unlawful cohabitation, etc.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

Disposition based on the value of these records in documenting the types of cases handled by the U.S.Commissioner courts during this period. It is important for the study of local history and community studies.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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