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Nicholas Dawson is unjustly holding two slaves, Pegg and Tom, who are the property of John Compton, February 20, 1789

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Summary:Warrant, document signed, Frederick County, November 20, 1789, William Ritchie, clerk: Nicholas Dawson is unjustly holding two slaves, Pegg and Tom, who are the property of John Compton [Frederick County].
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: 1781-1790
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 3214
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:Civil Rights, Civic Engagement
Personal and Family Lives
Copyright holder:Public Domain
Collection:Digital Collections
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