| Part of Series | B |
|---|---|
| Microfilm Reel in Collection Series | 12 |
| Microfilm Frame on Reel | 932 |
| Accession Number (identifies petition on microfilm) | 20380801 |
| County | Sussex |
| State | Delaware |
| Year Legislative Petition Filed | 1808 |
| Abstract of Petition | In 1805, Richard Howard's slave Anthony ran away to Philadelphia. He was later captured and returned to Sussex County. upon his return, Howard says, he was "altogether blind" but since then has recovered some of his sight. Howard believes Anthony will runaway again, and seeks permission to sell him out of the state. |
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