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Early Washington, D.C., Law & Family

Kitty Shorter & William Shorter v. Daniel Rapine. Minute Book Entry

Case:
Document:
  • Minutes of the U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Columbia, 1801-1863
Date:
  • January 20, 1809
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Daniel Rapine entered into Recog: in 800 Dolls for that appearance of Negro Kitty and her child Wm shall not be removed out of District of Cola &c   &c. until a suit brought by them against him for their freedom, and now depending in this Court shall be decided.

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