Polly_Wash_freedom_suit_1843.jpg


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English: Polly Wash

vs Joseph M magrhan Suit for freedom in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County Missouri I Polly Wash the defendant in the above suit having recoverd my freedom there by he come untitle to recieve the money of said suit hereby acknowledge to have received the same in full from the shiff hereby releasing the shriff and also releasing Mr. Hayden who hered me at the hiring made under the order of court from all to me or to any person for me

St. Louis Sept 22nd 1843

Polly hisx Wash mark
Date
Source Washington University in St. Louis – Digital Libraries
Author Court document from 1843

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Polly Wash's receipt of funds after recovering her freedom (September 22, 1843)

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