Commonwealth v. Snelling, 4 Binn. 379 (Pa. 1812)
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania against Snelling (defendant), who was accused of the assualt and robbery of David Harrod. Decision: offense was robbery.
Commonwealth v. Sturgeon, 2 Browne’s Reports 205 (Pa. Ct. Com. Pl. 1810).
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania against Lindsey Sturgeon (defendant) regarding Henry, a free black man bound to Sturgeon for an apprenticeship. Decision: apprentice discharged.
Commonwealth ex rel. Lewis v. Holloway, 1814 WL 1384 (Pa. 1814)
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania against Holloway (defendant), keeper of the prison of Philadelphia, regarding the imprisonment of Lewis, a fugitive slave. Lewis was enslaved to …