1820-017: Daphne Lawson ~ vs Robert McCracken
- Scope and content:
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Freedom suit. Daphne Lawson, an enslaved woman, petitioned the court for her freedom under the argument that she had been illegally purchased by Robert McCracken despite having already been legally guaranteed emancipation.
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Archives Reference ServicesEmail: archdesk@lva.virginia.govPhone: (804) 692-3888Web: www.lva.virginia.gov
- Parent restrictions:
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Chancery Causes 1770-1889 are currently closed for reformatting.
Chancery Causes 1890-1912 are indexed but not scanned. Contact Archives Research Services for availability.
Select Chancery Causes from 1913-1955 have been processed and indexed but not scanned. Contact Archives Research Services for availabilty.
Additional Chancery Causes from 1913-1965 are unprocessed. Contact Archives Research Services for availabililty.
- Parent terms of access:
- There are no restrictions.