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Andrew Roberts Petition
Collection
Identifier: MS-1929
Abstract
In this document Andrew Roberts, administrator of Adam Clapp's estate, petitions the Knox County Court to allow the sale of a slave named Roy so that the proceeds may be divided among Clapp's eight heirs.
Dates:
1852 October
David Burford Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-1185
Abstract
This collection houses 29 letters written to Tennessee businessman and politician David Burford between 1820 and 1860.
Dates:
1820 March 12-1860 April 3
Petition to Abolish Slavery
Collection
Identifier: MS-1204
Abstract
This petition asks the Tennessee Legislature to pass a law that will free the state's enslaved peoples and their descendants. The petition is signed by 75 residents of Bedford County, Tennessee.
Dates:
circa 1830