New Second Suit Filed Against Sanford, Emerson, Russell, 1847

Alexander P. Field and David N. Hall, acting as Scott's attorneys, initiated a new suit July 1, 1847, against John Sanford, Irene Emerson, and Samuel Russell. The case was dropped July 31, 1847, since it charged the same offense as Scott's first circuit court case, still pending.

  1. Petition for leave to sue for freedom, filed by Dred Scott (signed with "X"), July 1, 1847
  2. Order of Court allowing Dred Scott to sue for freedom; signed by Alexander Hamilton, filed July 2, 1847
  3. Bond of Security on behalf of Dred Scott, filed July 2, 1847-, surety provided by Joseph Charless
  4. Action in Trespass and False Imprisonment on behalf of Dred Scott against Sanford, Emerson, and Russell; signed by Field & Hall, filed July 1, 1847
  5. Writ of Summons issued for Sanford, Russell, and Emerson, July 3, 1847
  6. Petition for leave to sue for freedom, filed by Harriet Scott (not her signature; following paragraph contains "X" of Dred Scott), July 1, 1847
  7. Order of Court allowing Harriet Scott to sue for freedom; signed by Alexander Hamilton, filed July 2, 1847
  8. Bond of Security on behalf of Harriet Scott, filed July 2, 1847; surety provided by Joseph Charless
  9. Action in Trespass and False Imprisonment on behalf of Harriet Scott against Sanford, Emerson, and Russell; signed by Field & Hall, filed November term 1847
  10. Writ of Summons issued for Sanford, Russell, and Emerson, July 3, 1847
  11. Answer of defendants Sanford, Emerson, and Russell to Dred Scott; signed by George W. Goode, filed November 18, 1847
  12. Answer of defendants Sanford, Emerson, and Russell to Harriet Scott; signed by George W. Goode, filed November 18, 1847