Petition #20380503

Abstract

Anthony, David, Elizabeth, and Rhody, people of color, state that Peter Parker, "their pretended master," holds and detains them as slaves. Apprehending "themselves intitled to their freedom," they pray that Parker be summoned to "Shew cause if any he has, why your Petitioners should not be declared free."

Result: Partially granted.

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Repository: Delaware State Archives, Dover, Delaware

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