June 16, 1847
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Petition for the Recovery of Slaves
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An 1847 petition for the recovery of slaves named George and John who were fraudulently and clandestinely removed from the state of Mississippi to the Republic of Texas.

Related Links
Republic of Texas in The Handbook of Texas
Slavery in The Handbook of Texas
African Americans in The Handbook of Texas

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Human Rights Grade 6

Derechos Humanos Grado 6