Whereas Complanint is made unto me Christopher Gale Esqr Chief Justice of this province that Christopher Dudley of Beaufort precinct in Bath county hath Lately violently assaulted beaten & broke the Arm of an Indian man belonging to the Tuscorora Nation Whereby many ill conveniencys (are to be feared to) the Tranquility & pace of this Goverment &ca—

There are Therefore in his majesties name to require & Strictly Charge you Immediatly upon receipt hereof to Arrest the body of the sd. Christopher Dudley & him bring before me to answer the said complaint herein faile Not at yr. perill as you will answer the Contrary and for So doeing this Shall be yr. Sufficient warrant