On 16 April 1862, Congress passed an act abolishing slavery in the District of Columbia. Owners were required to file a schedule of slaves with the court, which issued certificates of freedom. On 12 July 1862, another act permitted minor or absentee owners and slaves themselves to file for certificates of freedom. Celia King, a "Black" female, about thirty years of age, Henry King, a "Black" male, about twelve years of age, and Lewis Williams, a "Black" male about fifteen years of age, state that they are owned by Julia Ten Eyck, of New Jersey. They seek their freedom.
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Repository: National Archives, Washington, D. C.
