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The files located in the Tennessee Supreme Court Cases represent an especially valuable resource for historical and genealogical research at the Tennessee State Library and Archives [TSLA].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1866 | State v. John E. Medley | Warren | Slaves, Unlawful Assembly |
Defendant is charged with unlawfully assembling slaves on his property, providing them with liquor, and generally disturbing the peace. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 315 | 10 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1827 | State v. Henry Hull | Warren | Slaves, Selling of |
Henry Hull brought slaves from Virginia to Tennessee and began selling them. The state found that he did not have the authority to sale these slaves. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 371 | 16 | Order A Copy |