One hundred six “divers freeholders and inhabitants of the County of Henrico” represent "that many evils has arisen from a partial emancipation of Slaves." They complain that free people of color act as agents for slaves, distributing and selling property stolen from their masters; in addition, a "Great number" of slaves taken by the British Army "are now passing in this Country as free men." Petitioners request that free persons of color be required to obtain freedom papers signed by a county clerk and that some mode be adopted to prevent free black people from trading with slaves.
Result: Referred to propositions committee, 16 november 1784.
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Repository: Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
