John G. Gallaspy states "that he has perchased the intrest of Samuel Wells and Humphrey Wells in the two following named Negrows (viz) Laurey & Betsy of the estate of Mary Wells." Noting that no distribution has been made "amongst the heirs of said Mary Wells of the above Named negrowes," the petitioner prays "Your Honour to grant an order to Sell Said Negrows by the administrator in order to make an equal distribution amongst the legatees of the Said mary Wells deceased."
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Repository: Lauderdale County Archives, Meridian, Mississippi