Shelby, Isaac, 1750-1826

Scope and Contents Collection consists of four letters pertaining to the Isaac Shelby vs Lucy (a woman of color) slave case. On March 13, 1817, a writ of Habeas Corpus issued by Clark County Circuit Court declared Lucy’s freedom from Shelby. Shelby countered that Lucy was not a slave, but rather an indentured servant bound to him for a period of thirty-five years. After recovering Lucy, Shelby sold her and her remaining time to Thomas Pile.

Scope and Contents The collection consists of a photocopy of a letter and enclosures from C.S. Todd. The enclosures describe Isaac Shelby’s involvement at King’s Mountain.