1838 Nov 14: Commonwealth vs John Lloyd
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A white man was found to be illegally detaining and abusing a free Black man, who had initially been hired out to his service in order to pay for jail fees. Accusers were the brother and other family members of the free Black man, who petitioned for a writ of habeas corpus on his behalf.
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The Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
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