From the Richmond Dispatch, 7/20/1864, p.1, c 5

Arrested for Stealing. – Robert, the property of James S Craufton, was arrested yesterday afternoon, charged with stealing divers articles of wearing apparel from Warren, a slave of Charles S Jeffries. Alderman Williams Taylor, was called upon to dispose of the matter, and ordered the accused to receive twenty-five lashes, which was fairly administered upon the spot by officer Granger.

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