20981114https://dlas.uncg.edu/petitions/petition/20981114MarylandBaltimoreCounty71811Oyer and Terminer51815Appellategranted; appealed; judgment affirmed104Maryland State Archives, Annapolis, MarylandJohn 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.Sues for freedom (enslaved)Caribbean Islands, migration from/toInsurrections/Revolts (enslaved)