People ex rel. Lukagus v. Barry

This is an application for a peremptory writ of mandamus, directed to John J. Barry, commissioner of corrections of the city of New York, commanding and directing him forthwith to prepare and transmit- a written order to the superintendent, warden or sheriff in *34charge of the workhouse, Blackwells Island, Hew York, pursuant to section 710 of the Greater Hew York charter, as amended by the Laws of 1905, specifying the date of the discharge of the petitioner, who is now committed at the said workhouse, Blackwells Island, Hew York, and also commanding and directing the superintendent, warden or…