20881989https://dlas.uncg.edu/petitions/petition/20881989LouisianaOrleansParish3061819Parish1361820Supremedenied; appealed; upheld9215University of New OrleansBetsey, a woman of color who also calls herself Rachel, represents that she was born free in Cincinnati. She later lived as a free woman in Tennessee and was never "claimed as a slave" until she was sold, in the state of Louisiana, by "one Ervine" to Nathaniel Cannon and by Cannon to Pierre St. Amand. Betsey therefore prays that St. Amand be condemned to liberate her and pay "reasonable damages." She also asked to be hired out by the sheriff or for an order holding St. Amand to a $1,200 bail.Freedom papersSues for freedom (enslaved)Jails/WorkhousesConcealing (enslaved)Freedom seekersTheft by enslavedWhippingMortgage value (enslaved)Warranty (enslaved)