Theophilus, etc. : Petition to Remain in the Commonwealth, Richmond City

In Richmond Hustings Court March 11th 1856 On the motion of Theophilus [insert above: John Hix Francis Lightfoot] and Woodson free persons of Color emancipated since the year 1806, who desire to obtain permission to remain in this Commonwealth and reside in this City, it is ordered that the Justices of this [insert above: Comth] be summoned to attend here on Saturday next to hear and decide on said Application. A Copy Teste Ro: Howard, clk

Application of Theophilus & Woodson 1856 March 11 Returnable to Saturday next. 1856 March 15. permission granted John Hix & Francis Lightfoot Apl. 19 permisson refused Francis Lightfoot

Joseph Mayo Chas. C. Ellett Geo. W. Toler Wm. Taylor R. D. Sanxay N. C. Lipscomb James Bray John J. Binford R. M. Burton B. T. Tinsley FWm Gouldin A. T. B. Merritt & Frd'k Butler Summoned ____ Peter W. Grubbs at the north Alexr. L. Royster a Nonresident Edwin Farrar Dead James D. Ellett D.S.