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Nelly Shorter is petitioning for her freedom from slavery; she is claimed by Jasen Phillips, August 9, 1810


Summary:Nelly Shorter is petitioning for her freedom from slavery; she is claimed by Jasen Phillips, [Frederick County], August 9, 1810.
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
Frederick County
Topical subjects:Slavery -- Maryland
African Americans
ArchivesUM location:Maryland Manuscripts collection
  • item 3054
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:Civil Rights, Civic Engagement
Copyright holder:Public Domain
Collection:Digital Collections
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