Petition #20681825

Abstract

Jose Gelar states that he is a "native of the Island of Cuba belonging to the Dominion of his Catholic Majesty the King of Spain, and by birth a freeman." Gelar contends that he was taken by "persons claiming to be citizens of the United States" and now he is "deprived of his Liberty" and held as a slave. He asks for a writ of Habeas Corpus.

Result: Granted.

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Repository: Pierpont Morgan Library, New York, New York

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