Sarah v. Elijah Taylor. Statement of Facts
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Jonah Thompson and Francis Peyton under the firm of Thompson and Peyton acting as auctioneers for the town of Alexandria, in the year 1789 or 1790. sold for Alexander Smith a negro woman called Tamur, to a Mr. Taylor of Fairfax County (father of Elijah Taylor).
Tamer was to serve 9 years and no longer, during the time of her service she had a daughter, called Sarah, who has been since the death of Taylor (the purchaser) have claimed as a slave by Elijah Taylor. all the circumstances above related were admitted by Taylor, in a trial in relation to Sarah before Abraham Faw Esqr. some time this Spring.
Fr. Peyton
21st June 1818.
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I have examined the case of negro Sarah, and find the facts as stated by Francis Peyton within to be correct & upon this statement, I am of opinion that the petitioner is entitled to her freedom.
Edm: J Lee
22d June 1818