Petition #11082703

Abstract

The guardian of five children who live in Louisiana and Mississippi asks permission to remove thirteen slaves inherited by the minors into Louisiana. The guardian, Thomas H. Chew, had married the widow of the children's father. Chew also asks to be relieved of responsibility for the minor's property in Louisiana.

Result: Select committee favorable.

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Repository: Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Jackson, Mississippi

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