1To James Madison from Frederick Bates, 10 October 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of informing you that the Jury in the General court of this Territory have returned a verdict, of ’not guilty’ in the case of Robert Wescott for a misdemeanor. It is said the Indictment followed the words of the statute, without alledging a special breach of it, such as the enlistment of men &ca. The court refused to hear evidence to prove any fact which was not alledged, and...
2To James Madison from Frederick Bates, 10 October 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of informing you that the Jury in the General court of this Territory have returned a verdict of ’not guilty’ in the case of Robert Wescott for a misdemeanor. It is said the Indictment followed the words of the Statute, without alledging a special breach of it, such as the enlistment of men &ca. The Court refused to hear evidence to prove any fact which was not alledged, and...