Petition #20380103

Abstract

Jesse Black, a person of color, states that Samuel West, "his pretended master," holds and detains him as a slave. Jesse, who sues by his father Murray Black, "apprehends he is entitled to his freedom." He therefore asks that West be summoned "to answer the complaint of your petitioner."

Result: Partially granted.

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Repository: Delaware State Archives, Dover, Delaware

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