[citing St. Helena Parish Courthouse, Greensburg, Suits in 8th District Court 2000-2069] "13 Sept 1864. State vs. Lafayette R. Draughon. Second Ward Justice Court. To William A. Carter, Sheriff, or either of his deputies, greeting. You are commanded to bring Lafayette R. Draughon of your parish before me, Lewis H. Young, Justice of the Peace, to answer the complaint of Shepherd B. Draughon who states that in 1864, Lafayette Draughon did steal from the premises of Mrs. Nancy Allens, deceased, a certain grey horse named Oliver and a double-barreled shotgun, said property belonging to the minor heirs of Nancy Allen, deceased. You are commanded to search the premises of said Lafayette R. Draughon for a shotgun which Shepherd Draughon alleges to be concealed around the house, and which belongs to the estate of Leonidas W. Draughon, deceased."
