John Matthews, executor of the estate of Isaac Matthews, states that "a negro man named Sam the property of Isaac Matthews aforesaid was drowned when in Public Service working on Black River." He further reports that "the said Isaac Matthews in his life time or his estate since his death has not been remunerated for said loss, notwithstanding applications have been made." He "humbly hopes that your Honorable Body will take the Case under your serious Consideration, and grant such Relief in the premises as you, in your wisdom may deem meet."
Result: Referred to claims committee.
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Repository: South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia, South Carolina
