David Lawrence, a recently emancipated free man of color, requests permission to reside in Shelby County, Tennessee. Lawrence explains that "he has been a resident of Shelby County for a long time" and "that he has a family residing in Said County." Being "very desirous to be and remain with them," the petitioner seeks "the privilege of remaining and residing in Said County which he respectfully prays your worshipful Court he may be allowed to do."
Result: Granted.
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Repository: Memphis and Shelby County Archives, Memphis, Tennessee
