Lot 212
Gallup, Benadam (1716-1800). Colonel in the French and Indian War, Gallup was a member of the Groton Committee of Correspondence in 1774, as well as a Justice of the Peace.
Autograph Document Signed ("Hon Benadam Gallup Justice of Peace"). As Justice of the Peace. Two pages, oblong quarto, Groton, Connecticut, February 21, 1780. In brown ink. Four horizontal folds, aside from two small ink smears, in fine condition overall.
In this deposition, which reads much like a lover's quarrel, one Miriam Davis states in a complaint against one Samuel Mott that: "Not having the fear of God before his eyes but being moved by the Instigations of the Devil did in a furious and angry manner make an assault … by threatening words, turbulent behavior repeatedly, taking the name of the holy God in vain…". It seems that Mr. Mott threatened to burn Ms. Davis's house while attempting to attack her. Gallup issues a summons to the sheriff of New London on the verso to arrest Mr. Mott. However in an interesting twist, after the suspect was apprehended, a final note indicates that Ms. Davis had withdrawn her complaint.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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