Petition #21683110

Abstract

Arthur Reese, minor son of the late Edward Reese, and his next friend seek permission to sell a slave named Archer who "has been tried in this court for conspiracy to rebel." Though acquitted of any involvement in the Nat Turner revolt, the petitioners believe that Arthur "will be of little service" and will become "an object of discontent."

Result: Granted.

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Repository: Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia

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