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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.
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Teste Ro: Howard, clk