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Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. James Hanks and G. W. Knight, cause no. 1071, 1875
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Documents related to the case of The State of Texas vs. James Hanks and G. W. Knight, accused of theft of one steer "from the possession of W. D. Walker," filed July 30, 1875. Documents include witness summons, subpoenas, and attachments; requests for subpoenas and attachments submitted by the State and by the defendants and their attorneys; a bill of indictment signed by grand jury foreman James Aariett; arrest warrants for James Hanks and G. W. McKnight; a document outlining the evidence presented by the State; motions for continuances submitted by the defendants; and a bond note for James Hanks. Also included is the jury's verdict (not guilty) for defendant G. W. McKnight.