In his will John Yeates bequeathed "Sundry Slaves towards the Support of two free schools." Citizens of the county now claim, however that the slaves, however, have become "a total expense." Some are sick with "Afflictions," others have young children, some of the men are disorderly, absconding part of the year, and still others refuse to hire out to certain employers. Residents ask that the Board of Trustees for the schools be permitted to sell the slaves at their discretion.
Result: Bill drawn.
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Repository: Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
