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Becky Joice v. William Jenkins

United States. Circuit Court (District of Columbia) - Washington (D.C.)

Claim for Freedom Made

Unknown

Case Documents

• Becky Joice v. William Jenkins. Petition for Freedom (July 2, 1808)
• Becky Joice v. William Jenkins. Summons of William Jenkins (July 21, 1808)

People

Plaintiff(s):

• Joice, Becky

Defendant(s):

• Jenkins, William

Attorney for Plaintiff(s):

• Hiort, Henry

Participants:

• Boyd, Washington
• Brent, William, 1774-1848
• Cranch, William, 1769-1855
• Hiort, Henry
• Jenkins, William
• Joice, Becky
• Wilson

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