11682803https://dlas.uncg.edu/petitions/petition/11682803VirginiaAccomackCounty23121828Legislative1911829Legislativebill drawn012Library of Virginia, Richmond, VirginiaThe petitioner Littleton P. Henderson informs the court that in 1826 he purchased at auction of the Overseers of the Poor a free man of color named Jim Outten, who had been re-enslaved for failing to leave the state within the time prescribed by law. He paid fifty dollars. Shortly thereafter, Jim Outten filed a suit to recover his freedom and won. Henderson then presented a petition to the General Assembly, following which he learned that he had been accused of being a speculator in slaves. Littleton vigorously denies such accusation and reiterates his claim that he is entitled to reimbursement of his fifty dollars.Sues for freedom (enslaved)State residency issues (FPOC)Sues to recover freedom (FPOC)