These three judicial writs relate to the case of the United States vs. R. M. Davenport for contempt. The writs state Davenport failed to appear at the Second District Court to serve as a juror on October 5, 1857 in Lecompton, Kansas Territory. A final judgement of ten dollars plus court fees was issued on May 9, 1859.
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United States versus R. M. Davenport for contempt - 2