Emily Davis, a free person of color, seeks permission to remain in the state of Tennessee. She explains that "she has resided, with her husband, in this state for the last twenty years." Davis points out that "she has, together with all the other free persons of color residing in South Memphis, been served with notice to give bond and security before your worshipful court, and obtain permission to remain in the state." The petitioner "humbly pray your honors to grant her permission to remain in the State of Tennessee."
Result: Granted.
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Repository: Memphis and Shelby County Archives, Memphis, Tennessee
