Sarah Oakley v. Mary Ann Fenwick. Petition for Freedom
To the Honorable The Judges of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the County of County of Washington.
The Petition of Sarah Oakley in behalf of herself and her four Children John, Mary Ann, Eliza and Thomas
Humbly sheweth
That your Petitioners are detained in Slavery, by Mary Ann Fenwick, and pray process may issue, so that they may assert their right to Freedom.
And Your Petitioners as in Duty bound will every pray
Hiort for Complts.
45.
Sarah Oakley & Children
vs
Mary Ann Fenwick.
filed 25th July 1808
Mr Brent will be pleased to issue sbpoena.
