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Petition Of Sundry Persons Of Colour", 1822

Record #:
44624
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Abstract:
The author makes note of an unusual document found in the North Carolina General Assembly records concerning Hertfort County persons of color in late 1822 seeking repeal of an act declaring that slaves can be competent witnesses against free persons of color. Abstracted are the names of the portioners.