Chancery Court Abstracts

In 1785, Richard H. COURTS entered into partnership of 
Doctor of Physics with Charles Frederic NEWMAN, both of 
Frederick County.  The partnership was dissolved the 
following year with Newman maintaining possession of the 
books for the Courts & Newman business.  Newman has since 
died.  Mrs. John GWINN of Tawney Town was listed as having 
an account with them.  

In Sep 1786, William Dent BEALE, _____ CARR and Richard 
Henley COURTS of Prince George's County were indebted to
William RENNER for tobacco and monies.  William Renner 
filed suit for payment and Richard H. Courts filed an 
injunction to allow for settlement.  
(not resolved)