Clark County (Ind.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Isaac Shelby court papers
Collection — Folder S3313
Identifier: S3313
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.
Dates:
1817
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Isaac Shelby court papers
