Petition #20482002

Abstract

John McKenney, a man of color, states that he was jailed without just cause. He claims that he "had free papers & sufficient evidence of his freedom & never ought to have been put there." He seeks a writ of habeas corpus "to the Jailer directed that he may be brought forthwith before your Honors & released."

Result: Granted.

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Repository: National Archives, Washington, D. C.

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