A Guide to the U.S. Marshals Service Southern District Correspondence
Finding aid created by Stephen Jackson
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
December 2007
Descriptive Summary |
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| Creator: | United States. Marshals Service. | |
| Title: | U.S. Marshals Service Southern District Correspondence | |
| Dates: | 1849-1862 | |
| Abstract: | The official correspondence of the U.S. Marshals in the Southern District (Key West) from 1849-1862. | |
| Extent: | 0.03 Linear feet. 1 volume. | |
| Identification: | PKY 88.023 | |
| Language(s): | English | |
Biographical/Historical Note
The U.S. Marshals were formed by the Judiciary Act of 1789 in order to give the federal government enforcement power to apprehend fugitives and perform other odd jobs- such as the U.S. census (until 1870). Marshals were permitted to swear in Special Deputies and form posses to apprehend federal fugitives. Marshals could serve subpoenas, writs, warrants, summonses, handled all federal prisoners, and were able to distribute funds as ordered by federal courts.
Scope and Content
This volume contains the official correspondence of the U.S. Marshals in the Southern District (Key West) from 1849-1862.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
The collection is open for research.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], U.S. Marshals Service Southern District Correspondence, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Selected Subjects and Access Terms
Key West (Fla.) -- History.
United States Marshals.
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