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To the Honorable the Judges of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for Alexandria County.
The Petitioner negro Mary infant under the age of twenty one years by her Mother & next friend Matilda humbly represents to your honours that notwithstanding her being entitled to her liberty & freedom from slavery, yet she is held in bondage by a certain Alexander Moore of the County & District aforesaid. She therefore prays that your honours
for Petitioner
Tho: Turner
Negro Mary inft by Matilda her next friend
vs.
Alexander Moore
Petn.
Mr Lee
Will please file this petition & issue subpoena.
Tho. Turner
for Ptr.