Walter Thomas & Dennis Thomas v. Alexander Scott. Petition for Freedom
The petition of Walter Thomas & Dennis Thomas, humbly sheweth, That your petitioners are detained illegally in slavery by Alexander Scott, tho' they are entitled to freedom as they are prepared to verifty, & they therefore humbly pray, that this Honble Court will take their cause into consideration, & direct [torn page] taken thereon [torn page] Court may seem meet, & the laws have provided. And your petitioners will forever pray &c:
John Law
Petitrs. soler.
217. Trials June 1810
Walter Thomas
Dennis Thomas
vs.
Alexander Scott
Petition for freedom
Mr. Brent will please to file this petition & issue subpoena thereon.
J Law.
filed 4th January 1810.