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Roger Nelson autographed handwritten legal document (ADS), a Frederick County, Maryland court pleading in the case of John Hughes vs. Joseph Lawrence. Written and signed by Nelson as attorney for the plaintiff, the document alleges that Lawrence assaulted Hughes "with swords, clubs, knives, and fists," causing serious wounds and injuries, and seeks damages of one thousand pounds. Nelson signs at the conclusion, "R. Nelson for Plff." Additional contemporary docketing appears on the verso.

The document measures approximately 7.75 x 9.5". Fine condition with expected age toning, original folds, scattered light staining, minor edge wear, and handling wear.

Roger Nelson (1759-1815) was an American Revolutionary War officer, attorney, congressman, and jurist from Maryland. He served in the Continental Army, was wounded and captured at the Battle of Camden, and later attained the rank of brigadier general in the Maryland militia. Nelson represented Maryland in the United States House of Representatives from 1804 to 1810 and subsequently served as a Maryland circuit judge. He was the father of John Nelson, who later served as a U.S. Congressman, diplomat, and Attorney General of the United States.

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