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Notice to Frederick County Court that William Mossell knows Benjamin Jurin to be a free born person, June 10, 1829

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Summary:Notice to Frederick County Court that William Mossell [?] knows Benjamin Jurin to be a free born person. Describes physical appearance. Claims a certificate of freedom. Given under the hand of Washington Burgess.
Century:1801-1900
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Place of origin – Country:United States of America
Place of origin – Region:Maryland
Frederick County
Temporal subject: 1821-1830
Geographical subject – Continent:North America
Geographical subject – Country:United States of America
Geographical subject – Region:Maryland
Frederick County
Topical subjects:Slavery
African Americans
Free African Americans
ArchivesUM location:Maryland Manuscripts collection
  • item 4472
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:Civil Rights, Civic Engagement
Personal and Family Lives
Copyright holder:Public Domain
Collection:Digital Collections
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