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Autographed document signed, recognizance against Edward Owings, Senator, for 10 pounds unless Negro Jonathan, his slave, appears in court to testify against Neri Scott and Charles Ramsey, two freed men, for assisting in opening the meat house of Edward Owings and stealing bacon, March 30, 1810


Summary:Autographed document signed recognizance against Edward Owings, Senator, for 10 pounds unless Negro Jonathan, his slave, appears in court to testify against Neri Scott and Charles Ramsey, two freed men, for assisting in opening the meat house of Edward Owings and stealing bacon [Frederick County],March 30, 1810. Signed: Henry Schley, justice of the peace.
Creator:Schley, John
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: 1801-1810
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 2536
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:Civil Rights, Civic Engagement
Copyright holder:Public Domain
Collection:Digital Collections
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