Petition #11681409

Abstract

James M. Morris, executor of the late Samuel Overton, represents that his testator emancipated, by his last will and testament, Armstead, London, Isaac, John, and Morning on account of their "Fidelity & good Conduct." Morris asserts that "that there is no Person of Colour of Better Character or more meritorious than the sd. Armstead, & that the others, emancipated by the will of the sd. saml. Overton are also of good Character, & hopes that your Honorable Body will pass a Law permiting them to reside in this State."

Result: Bill drawn.

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Repository: Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia

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