Petition #20485106

Abstract

Petitioner Elizabeth Jennings shows the court that her sister, Mary [also called Polly] Jennings, a free person of color, has been committed as a "Lunatic," and is dangerous to the public. Elizabeth states that Mary has been committed frequently for the same reasons in the past. The petitioner asks that a committee be appointed to investigate Mary Jennings's sanity, or lack thereof, and issue a writ of lunatico inquirendo.

Result: Granted.

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Repository: National Archives, Washington, D. C.

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