Fearless and determined justice (1838–1896) of the Indian Territory in western Arkansas who earned the nickname ‘The Hanging Judge’ because of the great number of convictions he secured against criminals, renegades, and fugitives from justice. ADS, signed “I. C. Parker, Circuit Attorney,” one page, 8 x 12.5, May 2, 1865. Legal document for the case between the state of Missouri and Sebastian Richards, Peter Schnider, and Anthony Bergan on a count of grand larceny. In part: “The grand jurors in the state of Missouri…being duly empowered and sworn upon their oaths present that Sebastian Richards, Paul Schnider and Anthony Bergan…appraised twelve hogs of the balance of fifteen dollars…of one John Jackson then and there being found feloniously did steal take and carry away contrary to the form of the state.” Intersecting folds, expected document wear, two small holes to top border, and some light show-through from docketing on reverse, otherwise fine condition. Anything signed by Parker is uncommon, with this being the first completed entirely in the hard-nosed justice’s hand we have ever offered. RR Auction COA.
