<petition><petition_analysis_number>20379519</petition_analysis_number><petition_url>https://dlas.uncg.edu/petitions/petition/20379519</petition_url><state>Delaware</state><county>Kent</county><location_type>County</location_type><file_day>8</file_day><file_month>5</file_month><file_year>1795</file_year><filing_court>Common Pleas</filing_court><result>partially granted</result><enslaved_count>1</enslaved_count><fpoc_count>0</fpoc_count><total_people_count>3</total_people_count><repository>Delaware State Archives, Dover, Delaware</repository><abstract>Suing by her next friend John Edmondson, "Negro Rose" states that James Godwin claims her as a slave.  Apprehending "that she is entitled to her Freedom," Rose seeks a summons, commanding Godwin to answer the charges.</abstract><subjects><subject>Sues for freedom (enslaved)</subject><subject>White affection (FPOC)</subject><subject>Manumission</subject></subjects></petition>