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Writ commanding justices of Frederick County send records of petition of Negro David versus Nathaniel Porter for freedom to general court in Annapolis so court can proceed and do what shall appear to be right, November 19, 1792

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Summary:Writ commanding justices of Frederick County send records of petition of Negro David versus Nathaniel Porter for freedom to general court in Annapolis so court can proceed and do what shall appear to be right [Frederick County], November 19,1792. Signed: John Gwinn.
Creator:Gwinn, John
Century:1701-1800
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Place of origin – Country:United States of America
Place of origin – Region:Maryland
Frederick County
Temporal subject: 1791-1800
Geographical subject – Continent:North America
Geographical subject – Country:United States of America
Geographical subject – Region:Maryland
Topical subjects:Slavery -- Maryland
Free African Americans
ArchivesUM location:Maryland Manuscripts collection
  • item 1149
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:Civil Rights, Civic Engagement
Collection:Digital Collections
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