Emancipated by a deed from the late Jane Graham of Frederick County, free black James Beeseck applied twice to the county court for permission to remain in the state. His case, however, was never taken up. Now he "is advised that it is doubtfull if he could even obtain a hearing of his case." His case is "particularly distressing" because he would be forced to leave his wife and children. He seeks legislative intervention.
Result: Bill drawn.
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Repository: Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
