Petition #20982416

Abstract

Catharine McMeal is the administratrix of Daniel McMeal's estate, which includes a slave named Matthias. Matthias is "not only useless, but burthensome to it." Matthias's mother has offered to buy her son at his appraised price, paying part of the amount in cash and part with a promissory note. McMeal asks the court to authorize the sale.

Result: Granted.

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Repository: Maryland State Archives, Annapolis, Maryland

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