10384702https://dlas.uncg.edu/petitions/petition/10384702DelawareNew CastleCounty2011847LegislativeSenate: read, referred013Delaware State Archives, Dover, DelawareNathaniel Wolfe laments that his "indented servant by the name of Elias Handy, negro," was indicted and convicted of rape and "was sentenced to be sold to highest bidder for a term of 14 years." Wolfe represents that "a certain O. Holmes of Florida" purchased said Handy for $158. Citing that he "has lost the services of said negro Boy," the petitioner prays that a law be passed "directing the state Treasurer to pay to him the balance of the said one hundred and fifty eight Dollars, after deducting all costs and expenses."Apprenticeship/Indenture (FPOC)RapeAuctionsPurchase/Sale prices (enslaved)Term slavery