| Part of Series | B |
|---|---|
| Microfilm Reel in Collection Series | 5 |
| Microfilm Frame on Reel | 52 |
| Accession Number (identifies petition on microfilm) | 20982607 |
| County | Kent |
| State | Maryland |
| Year Legislative Petition Filed | 1826 |
| Abstract of Petition | George, David, Jim, Harry, Maria, Beck, and Mary inform the court that they are "entitled to their freedom under the will of James Corse deceased, and being held as slaves by Thomas C Kennard the administrator of the said James Corse deceased." They pray that Kennard "be summonded to appear before this honourable Court to stand to and abide such order and judgment in the premises as your honours shall think right and proper." |
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