Petition #20981114
- Baltimore County, Maryland. July 1811. - May 1815.
- Court: Oyer and Terminer
- Salutation: To the Honorable the Justices of the Court of Oyer and Terminer and Gaol Delivery for Baltimore County
Abstract
John Lewis states that he is "a native of the Island of St. Domingo" and that he was born free. Lewis is being held in slavery by David Fulton. He asserts that "by the Laws of the State of Maryland [he] is entitled to his freedom." Lewis requests that Fulton show cause why he should not be discharged from slavery.
Result: Granted; appealed;
judgment affirmed.
- Number of petition pages: 1
- Related documents: Court Record, July 1811--20 February 1812
- Pages of related documents: 3
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Citation information
Repository: Maryland State Archives, Annapolis, Maryland
- Schweninger Collection
- Page: 9
- Microfilm: M 11014
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