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MSA SC 4239-26-14
Collection	Schweninger Collection
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Medium	Microfilm
Restrictions	NO RESTRICTIONS
Storage	01/21/11/31
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY COURT (Court Papers, Blacks) Hannah Jackson et al. vs. Arthur P. West ITEMS: petition 26 November 1835; bill docket 26 November 1835; summons 26 November 1835 COMMENTS: Group of five free blacks held by Arthur P. West in the Upper Marlboro jail as slaves; they asserted they were "persons of color free & entitled to freedom under the laws of the State of Maryland" SOURCE: MSA C1187-44

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