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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 an enslaved person 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