20484003https://dlas.uncg.edu/petitions/petition/20484003District of ColumbiaWashingtonCounty2961840Circuit2961840Circuitgranted022National Archives, Washington, D. C.Charles Magruder, petitioning by his father and next friend John Magruder, asserts that he is a free person of color unlawfully held in custody by Samuel Suit and David Stauton for the purpose of selling him beyond the jurisdiction of the court. He seeks a writ of habeas corpus.Purchase/Sale prices (enslaved)Slave trade (domestic)Fear of enslavement