Petition #20380312

Abstract

Petitioning by his mother Rachel, John Sewel, a person of color, states that Elijah Eliason holds him as a slave. Apprehending that "he is entitled to his freedom by the Laws of this State," John asks the court to summon Eliason "to answer the Complaint of your Petitioner."

Result: Partially granted.

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Repository: Delaware State Archives, Dover, Delaware

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