Edward Teal recounts that "many years since whilst his children were yet infants he was left a widower, and that the nourishment of his children devolved on his negro woman Fanny, who deported herself more in the character of a Mother than that of a Servant." He points out that Fanny "inspired his children with such affection for her that it is the desire of all of them that said slave Fanny should be emancipated." He reveals that Fanny's freedom was the particular request of his only son, who "perished" in the defense of his country. Teal prays that "the Hon Congress pass an act permitting your petitioner to set his said slave Fanny free by will under such restrictions” as you "may deem just and equitable."
Result: Referred to judiciary committee.
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Repository: Texas State Library-Archives Division, Austin, Texas
