Rachel Ann Williams v. Samuel Stettinius. Petition for Freedom
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To the Honorable The Judges of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for Washington County
Rachel Ann Williams of the District & County aforesaid represents that she is held in slavery by Samuel Stettinius of said District & County, and that she, is entitled the said Rachel, is entitled to her freedom, and humbly prays your honors to inquire into, & do, or cause justice to be done in the premises; and your petitioner will ever pray &c.
M. Thompson
Atty for Petitioner
Washington Apl. 1st 1853
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2.
Rachel Ann Williams
vs
Samuel Stettinius
Petn.
Filed 1st April 1853.