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United States--Slavery

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Elizabeth Thomas Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SC 00991
Scope and Contents

Court documents relating to Elizabeth Thomas of Montgomery County, Maryland. Documents concern a court case about Thomas's attempt to free her slaves in her will, an action that was being contested by members of her family. Includes the proceedings of the case as well as letters written into the record from members of the community.

Dates: 1858