Stephen, a free man of color, who was emancipated after his late owner's death in 1825, explains that he cared for his master during a long illness before the latter's death. The nature of his illness was "an ulcerous disease of the privates." The master's "privates" became so putrefied and so fetid that even his own family "loathed to enter his room." During this lingering illness, Stephen dutifully administered to his master's needs; he even "essayed his rude skill to heal" the wounds "by applications of his own preparation." He has been permitted to live in Virginia since his emancipation but has now been advised that "under the laws of the state, it is safest to make the present application." He seeks permission to remain in Virginia.
Result: Referred to judiciary committee.
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Repository: Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
