Date Original
1841
Description
This transcript was handwritten by Albert Pike during the trial of J.A. Fears, but it is only a portion of the trial.
Biographical/Historical Note
J.A. Fears was tried in the Pulaski County (Ark.) Circuit Court on a manslaughter charges on March 23,1841. The victim in the trial transcript is simply referred to as S. with no other identification. The state was represented by Robert W. Johnson, while the defense was provided by Pike, Cocker, and Cummins. The jury found J.A. Fears guilty, and he was sentenced to a fine of $1000 and a day of imprisonment. However, the jury unanimously recommended that the fine be remitted by the Governor.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.007.019
Resource Type
Text
Collection
State of Arkansas vs. J.A. Fears trial transcript, SMC.007.019
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
State of Arkansas vs. J.A. Fears trial transcript, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
