In obedience to the within writ I have the Body of Nelson Lawson here at open court and for my return say that he was committed to my custody April 6th 1858 on charge of being a Runaway slave which warrant of Committee[?] is here annexed. And made a part of this return
This 24th day of June 1858
RF Logan
Jailor
153 June 1858
By the Habeas Corpus Act
In the matter of writ and petition Nelson Lawson
To R.F. Logan
Jailor St Louis Co
June 23d 58. Pet. Fild & writ of Hab. Corps. issd 5o. 201
June 24th 1858. Nels Lawson discharged. 5p. 205