Isaac Macol v. William H. S. Boswell. Petition for Freedom

 

Statement of Negro Isaac Case

Isaac is Claimed by William H S. Boswell, who hired him to Lawrence Hooff Senr. for four or five years last past. By an extract of the Will of Elizabeth Smith late of Prince George County Maryland, it is in evidence he was bequeathed to the said Boswell, and became his property in 1819 two or three years after he was brought by the said Boswell into this County. he prays to be permitted to bring suit for his freedom

 

Negro Isaac
Petition

R. I. Taylor Esqr. is assigned as Counsel for the Petr. to examine & report &c.