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Chesterfield County (Va.) Petitions for Re-Enslavement, 1862

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Chesterfield County (Va.) Petitions for Re-Enslavement, 1862, include a petition, in which John Green, a "free man of color," sought permission to "sell himself into slavery" to Henry Covington. There is no indication as to whether or not his petition was granted.

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Chesterfield County (Va.) Petitions for Re-Enslavement, 1862 1 item

Chesterfield County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Chesterfield County (Va.) Petitions for Re-Enslavement, 1862, include a petition, in which John Green, a "free man of color," sought permission to "sell himself into slavery" to Henry Covington. There is no indication as to whether or not his petition was granted.

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