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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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| View Entry | 1841 | John Gladdin v. Hugh Holland & James Coulter | Greene | Trespass and Damages |
Plaintiff stated that in 1833 defendants were in possession of two negroes, both slaves for life: Bob & Lewis, both valued at $600. Defendant claimed to have 'found them'; plaintiff stated that defendant knew they were his (Gladdin's) property. Plaintiff sought return of his slaves and $1500 damages. |
East | Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1136 | 44 | Order A Copy |