Samuel Bias v. John Rose. D.W. Forrest and F.S. Key to William Brent
A petition for freedom has been filed by me for the bearer Sam. Bias against Thomas B. Beale of Geo Town. An injunction has also been served on him also to prevent the removal of said negro from the District before this next December Court.
D.W. Forrest
Washington October 1. 1818
Mr Brent
Enter my appearance in the above case, & if it has been struck off, renew it & give
the Bearer a certificate for his protection.
FS Key
Oct Tuesday
Wm. Brent esqr
