Daniel Hughs, "a man of Colour," represents that "after serving as a slave upwards of forty years, was left Free some time ago by a certain Mr. Presley Juel"; he also received "Ten acres of Land & some stock." Noting that his wife and children are "the property of Mr. Geo Carny of River City," the petitioner states that he "is informed that he cannot remain in this state Free without a special law passed by your honourable body which he prays to be passed."
Result: Rejected.
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Repository: Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
