Godfree, formerly the slave of William Brown of Surry County, was bequeathed by Brown to his daughter, a minor. The young woman has recently married John T. Bowdoin, who has now emancipated him for "various considerations," especially his "long and faithful services." Godfree's wife and children are slaves in the same county. According to the law of Virginia regulating the emancipation of slaves, he is faced with the prospect of leaving them or surrendering his liberty. He asks for permission to remain in the state.
Result: Bill drawn.
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Repository: Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia