October 25, 1837

Geauga County, Ohio

Bailey and Reynolds v. Smith: Nathaniel P. Bailey and Henry J. Reynolds sued Joseph Smith and the other signers of the note and sought a writ of capias ad respondendum against Joseph Smith and the other signers of the note for damages of $1,200. Second Sheriff Abel Kimball and Deputy J. A. Tracy attempted to serve the writ but could not find any of the defendants within their jurisdiction. The case was continued until the next term of court in April of the following year.