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Autograph document signed, November 5, 1823, attests to oath by John Agnew that William Little, a bright mulatto, is the same person bound to him by the overseers of the poor of Adams County, Pennsylvania, until he would be free at the age of 21 years and brought with him to Maryland; said William is now aged 25 years and free, November 5, 1823


Summary:Autograph document signed, November 5, 1823, attests to oath by John Agnew that William Little, a bright mulatto, is the same person bound to him by the overseers of the poor of Adams County, Pennsylvania, until he would be free at the age of 21 years and brought with him to Maryland; said William is now aged 25 years and free, [Frederick County]. November 5, 1823.
Creator:Harding, John S.
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 -- Maryland
African Americans
ArchivesUM location:Maryland Manuscripts collection
  • item 2600
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:Civil Rights, Civic Engagement
Copyright holder:Public Domain
Collection:Digital Collections
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