In 1997, I won at auction an arrest warrant dated 1754. Below is a transcription [to the best of my abilities]. However, I do not know where this action took place. Since tobacco is mentioned, I have sent it to these lists. I anyone recognizes these names, please let me know. "July 22, 1754 Richd BECKETT to Wm GRANT ... To one black .ilden in Tobacco Sept 19 Wm GRANT come before me and made oath on ye Holy .mongles of almighty God that the above .... .. just and true and that he hath pleed no pa.te pcorcel satisfaction nor ...... for the same sworn before me John Smith PRATHER Take in custody ye body of Richd BECKETT and have him before one of ye justices for ye county afore sade to ...... the complaint of Wm GRANT in a plee of Dep. ...... not and this shall be your warrant. Given under my hand and seal this 19 day of September 1754. John Smith PRATHER To the constable of ye Hundred ......" Thanks, Steven Powers